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Isaiah 24:8–9

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8The ajoy of tambourines ceases;

The rumbling of those exulting stops;

The joy of the harp ceases.

9They do not drink wine with song;

aStrong drink is bbitter to those who drink it.

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Cross references

  1. aIs 5:12, 14; Ezek 26:13; Hos 2:11; Rev 18:22
  2. aIs 5:11, 22
  3. bIs 5:20

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

The mirth of the tambourines is stilled,

the noise of the jubilant has ceased,

the mirth of the lyre is stilled.

No more do they drink wine with singing;

strong drink is bitter to those who drink it.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The joyful timbrels are stilled,

the noise of the revelers has stopped,

the joyful harp is silent.

No longer do they drink wine with a song;

the beer is bitter to its drinkers.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

The joyful tambourines have ceased.

The noise of the jubilant has stopped.

The joyful lyre has ceased.

They no longer sing and drink wine;

beer is bitter to those who drink it.

NLTNew Living Translation

The cheerful sound of tambourines is stilled;

the happy cries of celebration are heard no more.

The melodious chords of the harp are silent.

Gone are the joys of wine and song;

alcoholic drink turns bitter in the mouth.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

the joy of the tambourine has stopped.

The noise of the jubilant has ceased;

the joy of the lyre has stopped.

They do not drink wine with song;

strong drink is bitter to those who drink it.

KJV 1900King James Version

The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth,

The joy of the harp ceaseth.

They shall not drink wine with a song;

Strong drink shall be bitter to them that drink it.