Isaiah 40:4-11

4Every valley will be lifted up, and every mountain and hill will be leveled; the uneven ground will become smooth and the rough places, a plain.

5And the glory of the Lord will appear, and all humanity together will see it, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.

6A voice was saying, “Cry out!” Another said, “What should I cry out?” “All humanity is grass, and all its goodness is like the flower of the field.

7The grass withers, the flowers fade when the breath of the Lord blows on them; indeed, the people are grass.

8The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever.”

9Zion, herald of good news, go up on a high mountain. Jerusalem, herald of good news, raise your voice loudly. Raise it, do not be afraid! Say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!”

10See, the Lord God comes with strength, and his power establishes his rule. His wages are with him, and his reward accompanies him.

11He protects his flock like a shepherd; he gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them in the fold of his garment. He gently leads those that are nursing.