Isaiah 56:12

Come ye, say they, I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and to morrow shall be as this day, and much more abundant.

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Other Translations for Isaiah 56:12

BSB
"Come, let me get the wine, let us imbibe the strong drink, and tomorrow will be like today, only far better!"
AKJV
Come you, say they, I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and to morrow shall be as this day, and much more abundant.
CPDV
"Come, let us take wine, and be filled by inebriation. And as it is today, so shall it be tomorrow and for a long time."
ERV
Come ye, say they, I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and tomorrow shall be as this day, a day great beyond measure.
NHEB
"Come," say they, "I will get wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and tomorrow shall be as this day, great beyond measure."
SMT
Come ye, I will take wine, and we will drink strong drink to excess; and the morrow being as this day, the remainder great exceedingly.

Commentary for Isaiah 56:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 56:12
Summary
Irresponsible leaders pursue endless indulgence
Event
Pursuing perpetual drunkenness
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Judgment