The grass withers and the flowers(A) fall,
    but the word(B) of our God endures(C) forever.(D)

You who bring good news(E) to Zion,
    go up on a high mountain.
You who bring good news to Jerusalem,[a](F)
    lift up your voice with a shout,
lift it up, do not be afraid;
    say to the towns of Judah,
    “Here is your God!”(G)
10 See, the Sovereign Lord comes(H) with power,(I)
    and he rules(J) with a mighty arm.(K)
See, his reward(L) is with him,
    and his recompense accompanies him.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 40:9 Or Zion, bringer of good news, / go up on a high mountain. / Jerusalem, bringer of good news

The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.

O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!

10 Behold, the Lord God will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.

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