5:14a The elders have left the city gate;

Our elders no longer sit at the city gates ⌊to make important decisions⌋ .
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Wise old men don’t meet in public places ⌊to give advice and decide things⌋ anymore.

5:14b the young men have stopped their music.

The young men no longer play their musical instruments.
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Our young men have stopped making music.

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