Isaiah 5:12

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

At your parties with your wine, harps, drums, flutes, and other musical instruments, you don’t see what the Lord has done. You don’t notice what his hands have made.

Cross References

Psalm 28:5

They don’t notice what the Lord does. They ignore all the good things he has made. So instead of building them up, he will destroy them.

Job 34:27

He will do this because they rebelled against him and ignored what he wanted.

Jude 1:12

These people are like dirty spots among you—they bring shame to you in the special meals you share together. They eat with you and have no fear. They take care of only themselves. They are like clouds without rain. The wind blows them around. They are like trees that have no fruit at harvest time and are pulled out of the ground. So they are twice dead.

Daniel 5:23

No, you did not become humble. Instead, you have turned against the Lord of heaven. You ordered the drinking cups from his Temple to be brought to you. Then you and your royal officials, your wives, and your slave women drank wine from those cups. You gave praise to the gods of silver and gold, of bronze, iron, wood, and stone. They are not really gods; they cannot see or hear or understand anything. But you did not give honor to the God who has the power over your life and everything you do.

Luke 16:19

Jesus said, “There was a rich man who always dressed in the finest clothes. He was so rich that he was able to enjoy all the best things every day.

Isaiah 22:13

But look, everyone was happy. The people rejoiced, saying, “Kill the cattle and sheep, and let’s celebrate. Let’s eat meat and drink wine. Eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.”

Isaiah 5:19

They say, “We wish God would hurry and do what he plans to do so that we can see it. Let the plan of the Holy One of Israel happen soon so that we can know what it is.”

Genesis 31:27

Why did you run away without telling me? If you had told me, I would have given you a party. There would have been singing and dancing with music.

1 Corinthians 14:7

This is true even with lifeless things that make sounds—like a flute or a harp. If the different musical notes are not made clear, you can’t understand what song is being played. Each note must be played clearly for you to be able to understand the tune.

1 Samuel 12:24

But you must honor the Lord. You must serve him sincerely with all your heart. Remember the wonderful things he has done for you.

2 Samuel 19:35

I am 80 years old! I am too old to tell what is bad or good. I cannot taste what I eat or drink or hear the voices of men and women singers. Why should you want to be bothered with me?

Isaiah 24:8

They have stopped showing their joy. The happy music from the drums and harps has ended.

Isaiah 29:1

God says, “Look at Ariel, the city where David camped. Keep on having your festivals, year after year.

Isaiah 56:12

They come and say, “I will drink some wine. I will drink some beer. I will do the same thing tomorrow, but I will drink even more.”

Ezekiel 26:13

So I will stop the sound of your happy songs. People will not hear your harps anymore.