⁸ The fields of Heshbon^(A) wither,^(B)
    the vines of Sibmah^(C) also.
The rulers of the nations
    have trampled down the choicest vines,^(D)
which once reached Jazer^(E)
    and spread toward the desert.
Their shoots spread out^(F)
    and went as far as the sea.^[a](G)

⁴ The earth dries up^(A) and withers,^(B)
    the world languishes and withers,
    the heavens^(C) languish with the earth.^(D)

⁷ The new wine dries up^(A) and the vine withers;^(B)
    all the merrymakers groan.^(C)

¹¹ In the streets they cry out^(A) for wine;^(B)
    all joy turns to gloom,^(C)
    all joyful sounds are banished from the earth.