The joyful timbrels(A) are stilled,
    the noise(B) of the revelers(C) has stopped,
    the joyful harp(D) is silent.(E)

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The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the joy of the harp ceaseth.

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No longer do they drink wine(A) with a song;
    the beer is bitter(B) to its drinkers.

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

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You strum away on your harps(A) like David
    and improvise on musical instruments.(B)

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That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David;

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You drink wine(A) by the bowlful
    and use the finest lotions,
    but you do not grieve(B) over the ruin of Joseph.(C)

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That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.

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