DailyBible
Subscribe

Isaiah 29:9 · KJV

"Stay yourselves, and wonder; cry ye out, and cry: they are drunken, but not with wine; they stagger, but not with strong drink."

King James Version

What does Isaiah 29:9 mean? →

Passage Context

7And the multitude of all the nations that fight against Ariel, even all that fight against her and her munition, and that distress her, shall be as a dream of a night vision.
8It shall even be as when an hungry man dreameth, and, behold, he eateth; but he awaketh, and his soul is empty: or as when a thirsty man dreameth, and, behold, he drinketh; but he awaketh, and, behold, he is faint, and his soul hath appetite: so shall the multitude of all the nations be, that fight against mount Zion.
9Stay yourselves, and wonder; cry ye out, and cry: they are drunken, but not with wine; they stagger, but not with strong drink.
10For the LORD hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets and your rulers, the seers hath he covered.
11And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it is sealed:

Read full chapter →

Reflection Questions

1

How do you recognize spiritual confusion in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to be spiritually sober?

3

When have you felt overwhelmed by life's challenges?

Life Application

faith

Stay spiritually alert and seek clarity through prayer and scripture.

mental health

Identify sources of confusion and seek support from your community.

Related Prayers

💙Anxiety & Fear

Finding Faith Amidst Blasphemous Thoughts

I’m a 27-year-old single woman named Sarah. Recently, I have been battling blasphemous thoughts that make me question my faith. These thoughts come un

💙Anxiety & Fear

Searching for Peace in the Midst of Blasphemous Thoughts

My name is Javier, and I’m a 45-year-old Hispanic man struggling with anxiety that manifests as intrusive thoughts, which I see as blasphemous. This s

✨Faith & Spiritual Growth

Facing Doubts About My Mission Path

Hi, my name is Samuel. I've felt a calling to missions for a while now, but recent doubts have crept in. My family worries about my future, and their

🌍 Global Prayer Community

Someone is praying for you right now.

Pray requests. Thanksgiving. Daily reminders. All in your pocket.

Download on theApp StoreGET IT ONGoogle Play

Daily Bible in Your Inbox

Get a daily verse, devotional, and prayer delivered every morning.