The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.
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Isaiah 40:6-10
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40:8 the word of our God stands forever: All of God’s words (his plans as well as the written word) will succeed. God might frustrate human expectations, but everything will happen according to his wise plan (see 14:24; 55:8-11; see also Matt 25:34).
Other Bible passages linked to this one, most cited first.
Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.
Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.
For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth. They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants.
For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
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