Isaiah 24:9 - Forerunner Commentary

Isaiah 24:9

7 ^aThe new wine fails, the vine languishes,
All the merry-hearted sigh.

8 The mirth ^aof the tambourine ceases,
The noise of the jubilant ends,
The joy of the harp ceases.

9 They shall not drink wine with a song;
Strong drink is bitter to those who drink it.

10 The city of confusion is broken down;
Every house is shut up, so that none may go in.

11 There is a cry for wine in the streets,
All joy is darkened,
The mirth of the land is gone.

12 In the city desolation is left,
And the gate is stricken with destruction.

13 When it shall be thus in the midst of the land among the people,
^aIt shall be like the shaking of an olive tree,
Like the gleaning of grapes when the vintage is done.

Verse Comparison: Isaiah 24:9

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American Standard Version
They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to them that drink it.

Amplified® Bible
No more will they drink wine with a song; strong drink will be bitter to those who drink it.

Contemporary English Version
They no longer sing as they drink their wine, and it tastes sour.

Darby English Version
They do not drink wine with a song; strong drink is bitter to them that drink it.

Good News Bible
There is no more happy singing over wine; no one enjoys its taste any more.

King James Version
They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to them that drink it.

New American Standard Bible
They do not drink wine with song; Strong drink is bitter to those who drink it.

New International Version
No longer do they drink wine with a song;
the beer is bitter to its drinkers.

New King James Version
They shall not drink wine with a song;
Strong drink is bitter to those who drink it.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
They do not drink wine with song; Strong drink tastes bitter to those who drink it.

Revised Standard Version
No more do they drink wine with singing; strong drink is bitter to those who drink it.

Young's Literal Translation
With a song they drink not wine, Bitter is strong drink to those drinking it.

New English Translation
They no longer sing and drink wine;¹ the beer tastes bitter to those who drink it.

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