Isaiah 40:4-11

4Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain.

5And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken."

6A voice says, "Cry!" And I said, "What shall I cry?" All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field.

7The grass withers, the flower fades when the breath of the Lord blows on it; surely the people are grass.

8The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.

9Go on up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good news; lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good news; lift it up, fear not; say to the cities of Judah, "Behold your God!"

10Behold, the Lord God comes with might, and his arm rules for him; behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him.

11He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.