Isaiah 24:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to them that drink it.

They shall not drink wine with a song - the usual accompaniment of feasts.

Strong drink (note, Isaiah 5:11) - Shecar. 'Date wine' (Horsley).

Shall be bitter - in consequence of the national calamities.

Isaiah 24:9

9 They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to them that drink it.