Chiastic Structures
The Old Testament
Chiastic Parallels
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A

8 The mirth of tabrets ceaseth,

B

the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the joy of the harp ceaseth.

C

9 They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to them that drink it.

D

10 The city of confusion is broken down:

D'

every house is shut up, that no man may come in.

C'

11 There is a crying for wine in the streets;

B'

all joy is darkened,

A'

the mirth of the land is gone.