The city is left in desolation, and the gate is struck with destruction.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Isaiah 24:12 in context
Isaiah 24:9–15
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They will not drink wine with a song. Strong drink will be bitter to those who drink it.
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The confused city is broken down. Every house is shut up, that no man may come in.
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There is a crying in the streets because of the wine. All joy is darkened. The mirth of the land is gone.
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The city is left in desolation, and the gate is struck with destruction.
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For it will be so within the earth among the peoples, as the shaking of an olive tree, as the gleanings when the vintage is done.
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These shall lift up their voice. They will shout for the majesty of the LORD. They cry aloud from the sea.
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Therefore glorify the LORD in the east, even the name of the LORD, the God of Israel, in the islands of the sea!
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