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15 The merchants who became rich from selling to her will be afraid of her suffering and will stand far away. They will cry and be sad 16 and say:

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

Every sea captain, every passenger, the sailors, and all those who earn their living from the sea stood far away from Babylon.

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