Isaiah 40:7-9
King James Version
7 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the Lord bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass.
8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.
9 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!
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Isaiah 40:7-9
New King James Version
7 The grass withers, the flower fades,
Because the breath of the Lord blows upon it;
Surely the people are grass.
8 The grass withers, the flower fades,
But (A)the word of our God stands forever.”
9 O Zion,
You who bring good tidings,
Get up into the high mountain;
O Jerusalem,
You who bring good tidings,
Lift up your voice with strength,
Lift it up, be not afraid;
Say to the cities of Judah, “Behold your God!”
Isaiah 40:7-9
New American Standard Bible
7 The (A)grass withers, the flower fades,
[a]When the (B)breath of the Lord blows upon it;
The people are indeed grass!
8 The grass withers, the flower fades,
But (C)the word of our God stands forever.
9 Go up on a (D)high mountain,
Zion, messenger of (E)good news,
Raise your voice forcefully,
Jerusalem, messenger of good news;
Raise it up, do not fear.
Say to the (F)cities of Judah,
“(G)Here is your God!”
Footnotes
- Isaiah 40:7 Or Because
Isaiah 40:7-9
English Standard Version
7 The grass withers, the flower fades
when the breath of the Lord blows on it;
surely the people are grass.
8 (A)The grass withers, the flower fades,
but the word of our God will stand forever.
The Greatness of God
9 Go on up to a high mountain,
O Zion, (B)herald of good news;[a]
lift up your voice with strength,
O Jerusalem, herald of good news;[b]
lift it up, fear not;
say to the cities of Judah,
“Behold your God!”
Footnotes
- Isaiah 40:9 Or O herald of good news to Zion
- Isaiah 40:9 Or O herald of good news to Jerusalem
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