Revelation 18:8-10

New International Reader's Version

⁸But she will be plagued by death, sadness and hunger.
In a single day she will suffer all these plagues.
She will be burned up by fire.
That’s because the Lord God who judges her is mighty.

How Terrible When Babylon Falls!

⁹“The kings of the earth who committed terrible sins with her will weep. They will mourn because they used to share her riches. They will see the smoke rising as she burns. ¹⁰They will be terrified by her suffering. They will stand far away from her. And they will cry out,

“ ‘How terrible! How terrible it is for you, great city!
How terrible for you, mighty city of Babylon!
In just one hour you have been destroyed!’

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Revelation 18:8-10

New International Version

⁸Therefore in one day^(A) her plagues will overtake her:
death, mourning and famine.
She will be consumed by fire,^(B)
for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.

Threefold Woe Over Babylon’s Fall

⁹“When the kings of the earth who committed adultery with her^(C) and shared her luxury^(D) see the smoke of her burning,^(E) they will weep and mourn over her.^(F) ¹⁰Terrified at her torment, they will stand far off^(G) and cry: