(A)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 (B)with singing;
    strong drink is bitter to those who drink it.
10 (C)The wasted city is broken down;
    (D)every house is shut up so that none can enter.

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

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

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

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

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