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who sing idle songs to the sound of the harp,
    and like David improvise on instruments of music;
who drink wine from bowls,
    and anoint themselves with the finest oils,
    but are not grieved over the ruin of Joseph!
Therefore they shall now be the first to go into exile,
    and the revelry of the loungers shall pass away.

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You strum away on your harps(A) like David
    and improvise on musical instruments.(B)
You drink wine(C) by the bowlful
    and use the finest lotions,
    but you do not grieve(D) over the ruin of Joseph.(E)
Therefore you will be among the first to go into exile;(F)
    your feasting and lounging will end.(G)

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