KJV ORIGINAL
There is a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
People are crying out for wine in the streets; all happiness has turned to darkness, and the joy of the land has disappeared.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes a time when all celebration and happiness has been stripped away, leaving people desperately seeking comfort and finding none.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah is describing God's judgment on the earth, likely referring to the devastation that would come upon Israel and surrounding nations through Assyrian and Babylonian invasions. In ancient times, wine was central to celebrations and daily life, so its absence represented the complete breakdown of normal, joyful society.
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