KJV ORIGINAL
The elders have ceased from the gate, the young men from their musick.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The wise older people who used to make decisions and give guidance aren't around anymore, and the young people have stopped making music and celebrating.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When a community falls apart, both wisdom and joy disappear together.
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