18. When they see the smoke of her burning, they will exclaim, “Was there ever a city like this great city?”
19. They will throw dust on their heads, and with weeping and mourning cry out:‘ “Woe! Woe to you, great city,where all who had ships on the seabecame rich through her wealth!In one hour she has been brought to ruin!”
20. ‘Rejoice over her, you heavens!Rejoice, you people of God!Rejoice, apostles and prophets!For God has judged herwith the judgment she imposed on you.’