“The merchants of these things, who became rich by her, will
stand at a distance for fear of her torment, weeping and wailing, and saying,
‘Alas, alas, that great city that was clothed in fine linen, purple, and
scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls!
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So great is the heat and smoke of her burning that these kings must stand at a distance. (DG)
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“With a touch of grim humour he paints them as
standing at a safe distance from the conflagration, and contenting themselves
with idle lamentations.” (Swete)
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