⁹ Both of these will overtake you
    in a moment,^(A) on a single day:
    loss of children^(B) and widowhood.^(C)
They will come upon you in full measure,
    in spite of your many sorceries^(D)
    and all your potent spells.^(E)

³¹ “See, I am against^(A) you, you arrogant one,”
    declares the Lord, the Lord Almighty,
“for your day^(B) has come,
    the time for you to be punished.

“‘Woe! Woe to you, great city,^(B)
    you mighty city of Babylon!
In one hour^(C) your doom has come!’