13. cargoes of cinnamon and spice, of incense, myrrh and frankincense, of wine and olive oil, of fine flour and wheat; cattle and sheep; horses and carriages; and human beings sold as slaves.
14. ‘They will say, “The fruit you longed for is gone from you. All your luxury and splendour have vanished, never to be recovered.”
15. The merchants who sold these things and gained their wealth from her will stand far off, terrified at her torment. They will weep and mourn
16. and cry out:‘ “Woe! Woe to you, great city,dressed in fine linen, purple and scarlet,and glittering with gold, precious stones and pearls!
17. In one hour such great wealth has been brought to ruin!”‘Every sea captain, and all who travel by ship, the sailors, and all who earn their living from the sea, will stand far off.
18. When they see the smoke of her burning, they will exclaim, “Was there ever a city like this great city?”