KJV ORIGINAL
Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They're standing way back, terrified of what's happening to her, crying out, 'Oh no, oh no! Babylon, that powerful city that seemed unstoppable — everything fell apart in just one hour when judgment finally came.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even the mightiest empires can crumble in an instant when their time is up.
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