3. The earth will be stripped bare and left that way. This is what the Lord has promised.
4. The earth wilts away;its mighty leaders meltto nothing.
5. The earth is pollutedbecause its peopledisobeyed the laws of God,breaking their agreementthat was to last for ever.
6. The earth is under a curse;its people are dying outbecause of their sins.
7. Grapevines have dried up:wine is almost gone—mournful sounds are heardinstead of joyful shouts.
8. No one plays tambourinesor stringed instruments;all noisy celebratinghas come to an end.
9. They no longer singas they drink their wine,and it tastes sour.