“‘Woe! Woe to you, great city,^(B)
    you mighty city of Babylon!
In one hour^(C) your doom has come!’

“‘Woe! Woe to you, great city,^(A)
    dressed in fine linen, purple and scarlet,
    and glittering with gold, precious stones and pearls!^(B)

“‘Woe! Woe to you, great city,^(C)
    where all who had ships on the sea
    became rich through her wealth!
In one hour she has been brought to ruin!’^(D)

“With such violence
    the great city^(C) of Babylon will be thrown down,
    never to be found again.