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They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to those who drink it.
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Worldly Pleasures Will Cease
All the commentators agree that this verse depicts the end of worldly celebrations. Due to overwhelming calamity and God's judgment, the joyful feasts with music and wine will cease. The very things that once brought pleasure will become tasteless or even bitter, demonstrating the temporary nature of earthly happiness.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Drink wine with a song - That is, accompanied with a song, as was the usual practice in their feasts.
Strong drink
19th Century
Anglican
They shall not drink wine with a song ... —Literally, in their song they drink no wine; i.e., t…
16th Century
Protestant
They shall not drink wine with a song. To drink wine is not in itself evil, because God has appointed it for human use; but here the Proph…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
They shall not drink wine with a song They that have wine to drink shall not drink it with that pleasure they have h…
All whose treasures and happiness are laid up on earth, will soon be brought to poverty and misery. It is good to apply to ourselves what the Scrip…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Behold the Lord. In this part, the prophet threatens the destruction of the entire earth. This can refer either to the de…
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