^{15 Ref} The merchants of these things, who were made rich by her, will stand far away for the fear of her torment, weeping and mourning;

^{16 Ref} saying, 'Woe, woe, the great city, she who was dressed in fine linen, purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls!

^{17 Ref} For in an hour such great riches are made desolate.' Every shipmaster, and everyone who sails anywhere, and mariners, and as many as gain their living by sea, stood far away,