Isaiah 40:8
The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God stands forever.”
American Standard Version (ASV)
The grass withereth, the flower fadeth; but the word of our God shall stand forever.
What this verse means
Everything else fades; God's word is the one thing that stands the test of time.
A short prayer
Lord, anchor me in what lasts. Let Your enduring word steady my shifting world.
Read in context — Isaiah 40
6The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field:
7The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the Lord bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass.
8The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.
9O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!
10Behold, the Lord God will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.
Related verses
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:”Ephesians 2:8
“Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)”Hebrews 10:23
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”Hebrews 11:1
“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.”Hebrews 13:8
“And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.”Isaiah 30:21