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The tirosh (new wine) faileth, the gefen languisheth, all the simchei-lev (merryhearted) do sigh.

The mirth of tambourines ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the joy of the kinnor (harp) ceaseth.

They shall not drink yayin with a shir (song); shekhar (liquor, strong 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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