Isaiah 5:11

Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them!

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 5:11

BSB
Woe to those who rise early in the morning in pursuit of strong drink, who linger into the evening, to be inflamed by wine.
AKJV
Woe to them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them!
CPDV
Woe to you who rise up in the morning to pursue drunkenness, and to drink even until evening, so as to be inflamed with wine.
ERV
Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that tarry late into the night, till wine inflame them!
NHEB
Woe to those who rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; who stay late into the night, until wine inflames them.
SMT
Wo to those rising early in the morning, they will follow strong drink; remaining in the evening, wine will inflame them.

Commentary for Isaiah 5:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 5:11
Summary
Early drinkers pursue alcohol recklessly
Place
Judah
Event
Condemnation of alcoholism
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Judgment