Isaiah 24:9
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to them that drink it.
American King James Version (AKJV)
They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to them that drink it.
American Standard Version (ASV)
They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to them that drink it.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
There is no more drinking of wine with a song; strong drink will be bitter to those who take it.
Webster's Revision
They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to them that drink it.
World English Bible
They will not drink wine with a song. Strong drink will be bitter to those who drink it.
English Revised Version (ERV)
They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to them that drink it.
Clarke's Isaiah 24:9 Bible Commentary
Strong drink "Palm wine" - This is the proper meaning of the word שכר shechar, σικερα. See note on Isaiah 5:11. All enjoyment shall cease: the sweetest wine shall become bitter to their taste.
Barnes's Isaiah 24:9 Bible Commentary
drink wine with a song - That is, accompanied with a song, as the usual mode was in their feasts.
Strong drink - On the word שׁכר shêkār see the note at Isaiah 5:11.
Shall be bitter ... - They shall cease to find pleasure in it in consequence of the general calamitics that have come upon the nation.
Wesley's Isaiah 24:9 Bible Commentary
24:9 Bitter - Because of the fears and miseries wherewith it is mixed.