Nehr · Isaiah 40

Isaiah 40:7

The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the LORD bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass.

Isaiah 40:7, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

The grass withers, the flower fades, because the breath of Yahweh blows on it; surely the people is grass.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The grass withereth, the flower fadeth, because the breath of Jehovah bloweth upon it; surely the people is grass.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Withered hath grass, faded the flower, For the Spirit of Jehovah blew upon it, Surely the people <FI>is<Fi> grass;

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