Isaiah 28:1-8 ▼

1 Ah! majestic garland of the drunkards of Ephraim, Fading blooms of his glorious beauty, at the head of the fertile valley, upon those stupefied with wine.

2 See, the LORD has a strong one, a mighty one, who, like an onslaught of hail, a destructive storm, Like a flood of water, great and overflowing, levels to the ground with violence;

3 With feet that will trample the majestic garland of the drunkards of Ephraim.

4 The fading blooms of his glorious beauty at the head of the fertile valley Will be like an early fig before summer: whoever sees it, swallows it as soon as it is in hand.

5 On that day the LORD of hosts will be a glorious crown And a brilliant diadem for the remnant of his people,

6 A spirit of judgment for the one who sits in judgment, And strength for those who turn back the battle at the gate.

7 But these also stagger from wine and stumble from strong drink: Priest and prophet stagger from strong drink, overpowered by wine; They are confused by strong drink, they stagger in their visions, they totter when giving judgment.

8 Yes, all the tables are covered with vomit, with filth, and no place left clean.