Isaiah 5:12

The harp, lyre, tambourine, and flute, with wine, are at their feasts; 2 but they don’t respect the work of Adonai, 2 neither have they considered the operation of his hands. 1

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In The King James Version

And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts: but they regard not the work of the LORD, neither consider the operation of his hands.

In Context

11Woe to those who rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; 2 who stay late into the night, until wine inflames them! 1

13Therefore my people go into captivity for lack of knowledge. 2 Their honorable men are famished, 2 and their multitudes are parched with thirst. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 28:5Because they don’t respect the works of Adonai, 2 nor the operation of his hands, 2 he will break them down and not build them up. 1

Isaiah 5:19Who say, “Let him make speed, let him hasten his work, that we may see it; 2 and let the counsel of haKadosh Isra'el [the Holy One of God prevails] draw near and come, 2 that we may know it!” 1

Isaiah 56:12“Come,” say they, “I will get wine, 2 and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; 2 and tomorrow will be as today, 2 great beyond measure.”

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 5:9-18

Worldly-Mindedness Reproved; The Punishment of the Sensual. ( b. c. 758.) 8 Woe unto them that join house to house, that lay field to field, till there be no place, that they may be placed alone in the midst of the earth! 9 In mine ears said the Lord of hosts, Of a truth many houses shall be desolate, even great and fair, without inhabitant. 10 Yea, ten acres of vineyard shall yield one bath, and the seed of a homer shall yield an ephah. 11 Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow… Read the whole commentary →

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