^{15 Ref} The traders in these things, by which their wealth was increased, will be watching far off for fear of her punishment, weeping and crying;

^{16 Ref} Saying, Sorrow, sorrow for the great town, she who was clothed in delicate linen, and purple, and red; with ornaments of gold and stones of great price and jewels!

^{17 Ref} For in one hour such great wealth has come to nothing. And every shipmaster, and all who are sailing on the sea, and sailors and all who get their living by the sea, were watching from far away,

^{18 Ref} And crying out when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What town is like the great town?

^{19 Ref} And they put dust on their heads, and were sad, weeping and crying, and saying, Sorrow, sorrow for the great town, in which was increased the wealth of all who had their ships on the sea because of her great stores! for in one hour she is made waste.

^{20 Ref} Be glad over her, heaven, and you saints, and Apostles, and prophets; because she has been judged by God on your account.