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18 They will see the smoke rising as Babylon burns. They will ask, ‘Was there ever a city like this great city?’ 19 They will throw dust on their heads. They will weep and mourn. They will cry out,

“ ‘How terrible! How terrible it is for you, great city!
    All who had ships on the sea
    became rich because of her wealth!
In just one hour she has been destroyed!’

20 “You heavens, be glad for this!
    You people of God, be glad!
    You apostles and prophets, be glad!
God has judged her
    with the judgment she gave to you.”

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