As the rain and the snow

come down from heaven,

and do not return to it

without watering the earth

and making it bud and flourish

so will my words be

so that it yields seed for the sower

and bread for the eater,

so is my word that goes out from my mouth:

it will not return to me empty,

but will accomplish what I desire

and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.

You will go out in joy

and be led forth in peace;

the mountains and hills will burst into song

before you,

and all the trees of the field

will clap their hands

– Isaiah 55 –