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15 The businessmen will be afraid of her suffering and stand far away from her. These are the men who became rich from selling those things to her. The men will cry and be sad. 16 They will say:

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

Every sea captain, all those who travel on ships, the sailors, and all the people who earn money from the sea stood far away from Babylon.

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15 The 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) 16 and 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)
17 In one hour(F) such great wealth has been brought to ruin!’(G)

“Every sea captain, and all who travel by ship, the sailors, and all who earn their living from the sea,(H) will stand far off.(I)

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