Revelation 18:17
King James Version
Translation: KJV
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15The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,Select Revelation 18:15
16And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls!Select Revelation 18:16
17For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,Select Revelation 18:17
18And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like unto this great city!Select Revelation 18:18
19And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas, that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate.Select Revelation 18:19
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WEB
18:17 For in an hour such great riches are made desolate.’ Every ship master, and everyone who sails anywhere, and mariners, and as many as gain their living by sea, stood far away,
ASV
18:17 for in one hour so great riches is made desolate. And every shipmaster, and every one that saileth any whither, and mariners, and as many as gain their living by sea, stood afar off,
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