Isaiah 5:9-13
Isaiah 5:9
In my ears the Lord of armies has sworn, “Many houses shall certainly become desolate, Even great and fine ones, without occupants.
Isaiah 5:10
“For ten acres of vineyard will yield only one bath of wine, And a homer of seed will yield only an ephah of grain.”
Isaiah 5:11
Woe to those who rise early in the morning so that they may pursue intoxicating drink, Who stay up late in the evening so that wine may inflame them!
Isaiah 5:12
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.
Isaiah 5:13
Therefore My people go into exile for their lack of knowledge; And their nobles are famished, And their multitude is parched with thirst.