Yesaya 40:8

40:8 The grass dries up,

the flowers wither,

but the decree of our God is forever reliable.” ¹ 

Yesaya 43:26

43:26 Remind me of what happened! Let’s debate!

You, prove to me that you are right! ² 

[40:8]  ¹ tn Heb “but the word of our God stands forever.” In this context the divine “word” specifically refers to his decreed promise assuring Jerusalem that her suffering is over and his glorious return imminent (vv. 1-5).

[43:26]  ² tn Heb “you, tell in order that you may be right”; NAB “prove your innocence.”