The mirth of tambourines ceases. The sound of those who rejoice ends. The joy of the harp ceases.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Isaiah 24:8 in context
Isaiah 24:5–11
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The earth also is polluted under its inhabitants, because they have transgressed the laws, violated the statutes, and broken the everlasting covenant.
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Therefore the curse has devoured the earth, and those who dwell therein are found guilty. Therefore the inhabitants of the earth are burned, and few men are left.
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The new wine mourns. The vine languishes. All the merry-hearted sigh.
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The mirth of tambourines ceases. The sound of those who rejoice ends. The joy of the harp ceases.
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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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