5
Who improvise to the sound of the harp, And like David have composed songs for themselves,
6
Who drink wine from sacred bowls While they anoint themselves with the finest of oils— Yet they have not grieved over the collapse of Joseph.
King James Version
Chapter 6
5
That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David;
6
That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 6
5
They improvise songs to the sound of the harp and invent their own musical instruments like David.
6
They drink wine by the bowlful and anoint themselves with the finest oils but do not grieve over the ruin of Joseph.
New Living Translation
Chapter 6
5
You sing trivial songs to the sound of the harp and fancy yourselves to be great musicians like David.
6
You drink wine by the bowlful and perfume yourselves with fragrant lotions. You care nothing about the ruin of your nation.
English Standard Version
Chapter 6
5
who sing idle songs to the sound of the harp and like David invent for themselves instruments of music,
6
who drink wine in bowls and anoint themselves with the finest oils, but are not grieved over the ruin of Joseph!
New International Version
Chapter 6
5
You strum away on your harps like David and improvise on musical instruments.
6
You drink wine by the bowlful and use the finest lotions, but you do not grieve over the ruin of Joseph.