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The wine dries up;
    the vine languishes;
    all the merry-hearted sigh.(A)
The mirth of the timbrels is stilled;
    the noise of the jubilant has ceased;
    the mirth of the lyre is stilled.(B)
No longer do they drink wine with singing;
    strong drink is bitter to those who drink it.

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