5. The earth lies polluted under its inhabitants,for they have disobeyed instruction,swept aside law,and broken the ancient covenant.
6. Therefore, a curse devours the earth; its inhabitants suffer for their guilt.Therefore, the earth’s inhabitants dwindle; very few are left.
7. The wine dries up;the vine withers;all the merry-hearted groan.
8. The joyous tambourines have ceased;the roar of partyers has stopped;the joyous harp has ceased.