Isaiah 5:11 nasb — Woe to those who rise early in the morning that they may pursue strong drink, Who stay up late in the evening that wine…

NASB

"Woe to those who rise early in the morning that they may pursue strong drink, Who stay up late in the evening that wine may inflame them!"

— Isaiah 5:11, NASB

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Isaiah 5 — Context

8

Woe to those who add house to house and join field to field, Until there is no more room, So that you have to live alone in the midst of the land!

9

In my ears the LORD of hosts has sworn, "Surely, many houses shall become desolate, Even great and fine ones, without occupants.

10

"For ten acres of vineyard will yield only one bath of wine, And a homer of seed will yield but an ephah of grain."

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Woe to those who rise early in the morning that they may pursue strong drink, Who stay up late in the evening that wine may inflame them!

12

Their banquets are accompanied by lyre and harp, by tambourine and flute, and by wine; But they do not pay attention to the deeds of the LORD, Nor do they consider the work of His hands.

13

Therefore My people go into exile for their lack of knowledge; And their honorable men are famished, And their multitude is parched with thirst.

14

Therefore Sheol has enlarged its throat and opened its mouth without measure; And Jerusalem's splendor, her multitude, her din of revelry and the jubilant within her, descend into it.

Isaiah 5:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 5:11 say?
Isaiah 5:11 in the NASB reads: “Woe to those who rise early in the morning that they may pursue strong drink, Who stay up late in the evening that wine may inflame them!”
Where is Isaiah 5:11 in the Bible?
Isaiah 5:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 5, verse 11.
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 5:11.
What translation should I read Isaiah 5:11 in?
Isaiah 5:11 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 5:11?
Isaiah 5:11 reads (NASB): “Woe to those who rise early in the morning that they may pursue strong drink, Who stay up late in the evening that wine may inflame them!” 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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