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Isaiah 24:9 nasb — They do not drink wine with song; Strong drink is bitter to those who drink it.

NASB

"They do not drink wine with song; Strong drink is bitter to those who drink it."

— Isaiah 24:9, NASB

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Isaiah 24 — Context

6

Therefore, a curse devours the earth, and those who live in it are held guilty. Therefore, the inhabitants of the earth are burned, and few men are left.

7

The new wine mourns, The vine decays, All the merry-hearted sigh.

8

The gaiety of tambourines ceases, The noise of revelers stops, The gaiety of the harp ceases.

9

They do not drink wine with song; Strong drink is bitter to those who drink it.

10

The city of chaos is broken down; Every house is shut up so that none may enter.

11

There is an outcry in the streets concerning the wine; All joy turns to gloom. The gaiety of the earth is banished.

12

Desolation is left in the city And the gate is battered to ruins.

Isaiah 24:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 24:9 say?
Isaiah 24:9 in the NASB reads: “They do not drink wine with song; Strong drink is bitter to those who drink it.”
Where is Isaiah 24:9 in the Bible?
Isaiah 24:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 24, verse 9.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 24:9.
What translation should I read Isaiah 24:9 in?
Isaiah 24:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 24:9?
Isaiah 24:9 reads (NASB): “They do not drink wine with song; Strong drink is bitter to those who drink it.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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