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11 And the dogs have a greedy appetite;[a]
    they are never satisfied.[b]
And they are the shepherds!
    They do not have[c] understanding.
They all turn to their own way,
    each one for his own gain, every one of them.[d]
12 “Come, let me take wine,
    and let us carouse with intoxicating drink,
and tomorrow will be like today,
    very great indeed.”[e]

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 56:11 Literally “are strong of soul”
  2. Isaiah 56:11 Literally “do not know satiation”
  3. Isaiah 56:11 Or “know”
  4. Isaiah 56:11 Literally “from his end “
  5. Isaiah 56:12 Literally “excessively”

11 They are dogs with mighty appetites;
    they never have enough.
They are shepherds(A) who lack understanding;(B)
    they all turn to their own way,(C)
    they seek their own gain.(D)
12 “Come,” each one cries, “let me get wine!(E)
    Let us drink our fill of beer!
And tomorrow will be like today,
    or even far better.”(F)

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