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The mirth of tambourines ceases; the noise of those that rejoice ends; the joy of the harp ceases.

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

10 The city of confusion is broken down: every house is shut up that no man may come 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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