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The vintage hath mourned, the vine hath languished away, all the merryhearted have sighed.

The mirth of timbrels hath ceased, the noise of them that rejoice is ended, the melody of the harp is silent.

They shall not drink wine with a song: the drink shall be bitter to them that drink it.

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The new wine dries up(A) and the vine withers;(B)
    all the merrymakers groan.(C)
The joyful timbrels(D) are stilled,
    the noise(E) of the revelers(F) has stopped,
    the joyful harp(G) is silent.(H)
No longer do they drink wine(I) with a song;
    the beer is bitter(J) to its drinkers.

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