³ For all the nations have drunk
    the maddening wine of her adulteries.^(A)
The kings of the earth committed adultery with her,^(B)
    and the merchants of the earth grew rich^(C) from her excessive luxuries.”^(D)

²³ The light of a lamp
    will never shine in you again.
The voice of bridegroom and bride
    will never be heard in you again.^(A)
Your merchants were the world’s important people.^(B)
    By your magic spell^(C) all the nations were led astray.