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

They do not drink wine with a song; strong drink is bitter to them that drink it.

10 The city of solitude is broken down; every house is shut up, so that none entereth 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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