Isaiah 24:8-10

Living Bible

⁸The melodious chords of the harp and timbrel are heard no more; the happy days are ended. ⁹No more are the joys of wine and song; strong drink turns bitter in the mouth.

¹⁰The city lies in chaos; every home and shop is locked up tight to keep out looters.

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Isaiah 24:8-10

New King James Version

⁸The mirth ^(A)of the tambourine ceases,
The noise of the jubilant ends,
The joy of the harp ceases.
⁹They shall not drink wine with a song;
Strong drink is bitter to those who drink it.
¹⁰The city of confusion is broken down;
Every house is shut up, so that none may go in.

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Isaiah 24:8-10

King James Version

⁸The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the joy of the harp ceaseth.

⁹They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to them that drink it.

¹⁰The city of confusion is broken down: every house is shut up, that no man may come in.

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Isaiah 24:8-10

New International Version

⁸The joyful timbrels^(A) are stilled,
    the noise^(B) of the revelers^(C) has stopped,
    the joyful harp^(D) is silent.^(E)
⁹No longer do they drink wine^(F) with a song;
    the beer is bitter^(G) to its drinkers.
¹⁰The ruined city^(H) lies desolate;^(I)
    the entrance to every house is barred.