Isaiah 24:4-9

4The earth mourns and dries up, and the land wastes away and withers. Even the greatest people on earth waste away.

5The earth suffers for the sins of its people, for they have twisted God’s instructions, violated his laws, and broken his everlasting covenant.

6Therefore, a curse consumes the earth. Its people must pay the price for their sin. They are destroyed by fire, and only a few are left alive.

7The grapevines waste away, and there is no new wine. All the merrymakers sigh and mourn.

8The cheerful sound of tambourines is stilled; the happy cries of celebration are heard no more. The melodious chords of the harp are silent.

9Gone are the joys of wine and song; alcoholic drink turns bitter in the mouth.