Isaiah 40:6–11

6 A voice says, “Call out.”

Then 1he answered, “What shall I call out?”

aAll flesh is grass, and all its 2loveliness is like the flower of the field.

7 The agrass withers, the flower fades,

1When the bbreath of the Lord blows upon it;

Surely the people are grass.

8 The grass withers, the flower fades,

But athe word of our God stands forever.

9 Get yourself up on a ahigh mountain,

O Zion, bearer of bgood news,

Lift up your voice mightily,

O Jerusalem, bearer of good news;

Lift it up, do not fear.

Say to the ccities of Judah,

“dHere is your God!”

10 Behold, the Lord 1God will come awith might,

With His barm ruling for Him.

Behold, His creward is with Him

And His recompense before Him.

11 Like a shepherd He will atend His flock,

In His arm He will gather the lambs

And carry them in His bosom;

He will gently lead the nursing ewes.