The crack of whips,
    the clatter of wheels,
galloping horses
    and jolting chariots!
Charging cavalry,
    flashing swords
    and glittering spears!
Many casualties,
    piles of dead,
bodies without number,
    people stumbling over the corpses(A)
all because of the wanton lust of a prostitute,
    alluring, the mistress of sorceries,(B)
who enslaved nations by her prostitution(C)
    and peoples by her witchcraft.

“I am against(D) you,” declares the Lord Almighty.
    “I will lift your skirts(E) over your face.
I will show the nations your nakedness(F)
    and the kingdoms your shame.
I will pelt you with filth,(G)
    I will treat you with contempt(H)
    and make you a spectacle.(I)
All who see you will flee(J) from you and say,
    ‘Nineveh(K) is in ruins(L)—who will mourn for her?’(M)
    Where can I find anyone to comfort(N) you?”

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