5 Then the glory of the lord will be revealed,and all people will see it together.The lord has spoken!”
6 A voice said, “Shout!”I asked, “What should I shout?”“Shout that people are like the grass.Their beauty fades as quicklyas the flowers in a field.
7 The grass withers and the flowers fadebeneath the breath of the lord.And so it is with people.
8 The grass withers and the flowers fade,but the word of our God stands forever.”
9 O Zion, messenger of good news,shout from the mountaintops!Shout it louder, O Jerusalem.Shout, and do not be afraid.Tell the towns of Judah,“Your God is coming!”
10 Yes, the Sovereign lord is coming in power.He will rule with a powerful arm.See, he brings his reward with him as he comes.
11 He will feed his flock like a shepherd.He will carry the lambs in his arms,holding them close to his heart.He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young.