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19 Then they will throw dust on their heads and with mourning and weeping cry out:

“ ‘Woe, woe, O great city,
    where all who had ships at sea
    became rich through her wealth!
Within one hour
    she has been brought to ruin.
20 Rejoice over her, O heaven,
    you holy ones, apostles, and prophets!
For God has passed judgment on her for you.’ ”

21 Then a mighty angel picked up a stone the size of a large millstone and threw it into the sea, saying:

“This is how
    the great city of Babylon will be thrown down,
    never to be found again.

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