(A)The wine mourns,
    the vine languishes,
    all the merry-hearted sigh.
(B)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 (C)with singing;
    strong drink is bitter to those who drink it.

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