¹⁶ Then all the ^(A)princes of the sea will ^(B)come down from their thrones, lay aside their robes, and take off their embroidered garments; they will clothe themselves with trembling; ^(C)they will sit on the ground, ^(D)tremble every moment, and ^(E)be astonished at you.

The World Mourns Babylon’s Fall

^9 (A)“The kings of the earth who committed fornication and lived luxuriously with her ^(B)will weep and lament for her, ^(C)when they see the smoke of her burning, ¹⁰ standing at a distance for fear of her torment, saying, ^(D)‘Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! ^(E)For in one hour your judgment has come.’