15. The merchants of these things, who were made wealthy, shall stand far away from her, out of fear of her torments, weeping and mourning,
16. and saying: 'Woe! Woe! to that great city, which was clothed with fine linen and purple and scarlet, and which was adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls.'
17. For such great wealth was brought to destitution in one hour. And every shipmaster, and all who navigate on lakes, and mariners, and those who work at sea, stood far away.
18. And they cried out, seeing the place of her conflagration, saying: 'What city resembles this great city?'