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15 The merchants of these things (who had grown rich) shall stand at a distance from her for fear of her torment, weeping and wailing.

16 And saying, “Alas, alas, that great city that was clothed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, and gilded with gold and precious stones and pearls!

17 “In one hour so great riches have come to desolation!” And every shipmaster, and all the people who occupy ships, and shipmen, and whoever traffics on the sea, shall stand at a distance

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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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