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15 The businessmen will be afraid of her suffering and stand far away from her. These are the men who became rich from selling those things to her. The men will cry and be sad. 16 They will say:

“Terrible! How terrible for the great city!
    She was dressed in fine linen, purple and red cloth.
    She was shining with gold, jewels, and pearls!
17 All these riches have been destroyed in one hour!”

Every sea captain, all those who travel on ships, the sailors, and all the people who earn money from the sea stood far away from Babylon.

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