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Grief is coming to those who sing foolish songs to the sounds of the harp,
    who think they can play like David;
Who guzzle fine wine by the gallon from elegant bowls;
    who apply expensive oils to their bodies, when cheaper ones will do,
But they are not grieved by the awful state of Joseph’s people.
That is why they will be the first ones carried off into exile,
    and their lives of leisure and feasting will disappear.

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You strum away on your harps(A) like David
    and improvise on musical instruments.(B)
You drink wine(C) by the bowlful
    and use the finest lotions,
    but you do not grieve(D) over the ruin of Joseph.(E)
Therefore you will be among the first to go into exile;(F)
    your feasting and lounging will end.(G)

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