8 The grass dries up,the flowers wither,but the decree of our God is forever reliable.”
9 Go up on a high mountain, O herald Zion!Shout out loudly, O herald Jerusalem!Shout, don’t be afraid!Say to the towns of Judah,“Here is your God!”
10 Look, the sovereign Lord comes as a victorious warrior;his military power establishes his rule.Look, his reward is with him;his prize goes before him.
11 Like a shepherd he tends his flock;he gathers up the lambs with his arm;he carries them close to his heart;he leads the ewes along.
12 Who has measured out the waters in the hollow of his hand,or carefully measured the sky,or carefully weighed the soil of the earth,or weighed the mountains in a balance,or the hills on scales?
13 Who comprehends the mind of the Lord,or gives him instruction as his counselor?
14 From whom does he receive directions?Who teaches him the correct way to do things,or imparts knowledge to him,or instructs him in skillful design?