9. The kings of the earth who sinned sexually with her and shared her wealth will see the smoke from her burning. Then they will cry and weep because of her death.
10. They will be afraid of her suffering and stand far away. They will say:“Terrible! How terrible, great city,powerful city of Babylon!Your punishment has come in one hour!”
11. And the businessmen of the earth will cry and weep for her. They will be sad because now there is no one to buy the things they sell.
12. They sell gold, silver, jewels, pearls, fine linen cloth, purple cloth, silk, and red cloth. They sell all kinds of citron wood and all kinds of things made from ivory, expensive wood, bronze, iron, and marble.
13. They also sell cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, frankincense, wine, and olive oil; fine flour, wheat, cattle, sheep, horses, and carriages. They sell the bodies and souls of men.
14. They will say,“Babylon, the good things you wanted are gone from you.All your rich and fancy things have disappeared.You will never have them again.”
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!