Revelation 18:15-17

Contemporary English Version

¹⁵^(A) The merchants had become rich because of her. But when they saw her sufferings, they were terrified. They stood at a distance, crying and mourning. ¹⁶Then they shouted,

“Pity the great city
    of Babylon!
She dressed in fine linen
and wore purple
    and scarlet cloth.
She had jewelry
    made of gold
and precious stones
    and pearls.
¹⁷^(B) Yet in a single hour
    her riches disappeared.”

Every ship captain and passenger and sailor stood at a distance, together with everyone who does business by traveling on the sea.

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Revelation 18:15-17

New International Version

¹⁵The merchants who sold these things and gained their wealth from her^(A) will stand far off,^(B) terrified at her torment. They will weep and mourn^(C) ¹⁶and cry out:

“‘Woe! Woe to you, great city,^(D)
dressed in fine linen, purple and scarlet,
and glittering with gold, precious stones and pearls!^(E)
¹⁷In one hour^(F) such great wealth has been brought to ruin!’^(G)