You are a city by a great river, a great center of commerce, but your end has come. The thread of your life is cut.

住在众水之上多有财宝的啊，你的结局到了！你贪婪之量满了！

住在众水之上多有财宝的啊，你的结局已到！你贪婪之量已满盈！

住在众水之上多有财宝的啊，你的结局已到！你贪婪之量已满盈！

住在河边、拥有财宝的巴比伦人啊，你们的结局到了，你们的末日来了。”

你这住在众水旁，多有财宝的啊！你的结局到了，你被剪除的时刻到了。

住在眾水之上多有財寶的啊，你的結局到了！你貪婪之量滿了！

住在眾水之上多有財寶的啊，你的結局已到！你貪婪之量已滿盈！

住在眾水之上多有財寶的啊，你的結局已到！你貪婪之量已滿盈！

住在河邊、擁有財寶的巴比倫人啊，你們的結局到了，你們的末日來了。」

你這住在眾水旁，多有財寶的啊！你的結局到了，你被剪除的時刻到了。

居於眾水之邊、多有財寶的啊，你的結局到了，你生命的織線已被剪斷。

居於諸水之濱、富有貨財者歟、爾之末期已屆、貪婪之量已盈、

巴比倫人、居於水濱、多得貨財、禍害已至、為人所虜。

惟爾居於大水之濱、多有貨財、爾之終局已至、爾貪婪特甚、惡貫已滿、

You who live by many waters and are rich in treasures, your end has come, the time for you to be destroyed.

You who live by the rivers of Babylon, your end has come. You who are rich in treasures, it is time for you to be destroyed.

O you who dwell by many waters, rich in treasures, your end has come; the thread of your life is cut.

You who reside by abundant water, rich in treasures, your end has come, your life thread is cut.

You who live by many waters, Abundant in treasures, Your end has come, The measure of your end.

O you who dwell by many waters, Abundant in treasures, Your end has come, The measure of your covetousness.

O thou that dwellest upon many waters, abundant in treasures, thine end is come, the measure of thy covetousness.

You who reside by many waters, rich in treasures, your end has come, your life thread is cut.

O thou that dwellest upon many waters, abundant in treasures, thine end is come,[ and] the measure of thy covetousness.

“ You who live along the rivers of Babylon, the time of your end has come. You who are rich in plundered treasure, it is time for your lives to be cut off.

You who dwell on many waters, abundant in treasures, your end has come, the measure of your covetousness.

One of the seven angels who had poured out the seven bowls came over and spoke to me.“ Come with me,” he said,“ and I will show you the judgment that is going to come on the great prostitute, who rules over many waters.

Then the angel said to me,“ The waters where the prostitute is ruling represent masses of people of every nation and language.

And I will give you treasures hidden in the darkness— secret riches. I will do this so you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, the one who calls you by name.

So God said to Noah,“ I have decided to destroy all living creatures, for they have filled the earth with violence. Yes, I will wipe them all out along with the earth!

This is what the Lord says to Jerusalem:“ I will be your lawyer to plead your case, and I will avenge you. I will dry up her river, as well as her springs,

This is what these words mean: Mene means‘ numbered’— God has numbered the days of your reign and has brought it to an end.

What sorrow awaits them! For they follow in the footsteps of Cain, who killed his brother. Like Balaam, they deceive people for money. And like Korah, they perish in their rebellion.When these people eat with you in your fellowship meals commemorating the Lord’s love, they are like dangerous reefs that can shipwreck you. They are like shameless shepherds who care only for themselves. They are like clouds blowing over the land without giving any rain. They are like trees in autumn that are doubly dead, for they bear no fruit and have been pulled up by the roots.They are like wild waves of the sea, churning up the foam of their shameful deeds. They are like wandering stars, doomed forever to blackest darkness.

In their greed they will make up clever lies to get hold of your money. But God condemned them long ago, and their destruction will not be delayed.

The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers.

“ What do you see, Amos?” he asked. I replied,“ A basket full of ripe fruit.” Then the Lord said,“ Like this fruit, Israel is ripe for punishment! I will not delay their punishment again.

The merchants of the world will weep and mourn for her, for there is no one left to buy their goods.She bought great quantities of gold, silver, jewels, and pearls; fine linen, purple, silk, and scarlet cloth; things made of fragrant thyine wood, ivory goods, and objects made of expensive wood; and bronze, iron, and marble.She also bought cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, frankincense, wine, olive oil, fine flour, wheat, cattle, sheep, horses, wagons, and bodies— that is, human slaves.“ The fancy things you loved so much are gone,” they cry.“ All your luxuries and splendor are gone forever, never to be yours again.”The merchants who became wealthy by selling her these things will stand at a distance, terrified by her great torment. They will weep and cry out,“ How terrible, how terrible for that great city! She was clothed in finest purple and scarlet linens, decked out with gold and precious stones and pearls!In a single moment all the wealth of the city is gone!” And all the captains of the merchant ships and their passengers and sailors and crews will stand at a distance.

The sword will strike her horses and chariots and her allies from other lands, and they will all become like women. The sword will strike her treasures, and they all will be plundered.

Wealth is treacherous, and the arrogant are never at rest. They open their mouths as wide as the grave, and like death, they are never satisfied. In their greed they have gathered up many nations and swallowed many peoples.“ But soon their captives will taunt them. They will mock them, saying,‘ What sorrow awaits you thieves! Now you will get what you deserve! You’ve become rich by extortion, but how much longer can this go on?’Suddenly, your debtors will take action. They will turn on you and take all you have, while you stand trembling and helpless.Because you have plundered many nations, now all the survivors will plunder you. You committed murder throughout the countryside and filled the towns with violence.“ What sorrow awaits you who build big houses with money gained dishonestly! You believe your wealth will buy security, putting your family’s nest beyond the reach of danger.But by the murders you committed, you have shamed your name and forfeited your lives.The very stones in the walls cry out against you, and the beams in the ceilings echo the complaint.

And they will weep and throw dust on their heads to show their grief. And they will cry out,“ How terrible, how terrible for that great city! The shipowners became wealthy by transporting her great wealth on the seas. In a single moment it is all gone.”

We couldn’t go into the streets without danger to our lives. Our end was near; our days were numbered. We were doomed!

“ Son of man, this is what the Sovereign Lord says to Israel:“ The end is here! Wherever you look— east, west, north, or south— your land is finished.No hope remains, for I will unleash my anger against you. I will call you to account for all your detestable sins.I will turn my eyes away and show no pity. I will repay you for all your detestable sins. Then you will know that I am the Lord.“ This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Disaster after disaster is coming your way!The end has come. It has finally arrived. Your final doom is waiting!O people of Israel, the day of your destruction is dawning. The time has come; the day of trouble is near. Shouts of anguish will be heard on the mountains, not shouts of joy.Soon I will pour out my fury on you and unleash my anger against you. I will call you to account for all your detestable sins.I will turn my eyes away and show no pity. I will repay you for all your detestable sins. Then you will know that it is I, the Lord, who is striking the blow.“ The day of judgment is here; your destruction awaits! The people’s wickedness and pride have blossomed to full flower.Their violence has grown into a rod that will beat them for their wickedness. None of these proud and wicked people will survive. All their wealth and prestige will be swept away.Yes, the time has come; the day is here! Buyers should not rejoice over bargains, nor sellers grieve over losses, for all of them will fall under my terrible anger.

And I’ll sit back and say to myself,“ My friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Eat, drink, and be merry!”’“ But God said to him,‘ You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get everything you worked for?’“ Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.”

They commit adultery with their eyes, and their desire for sin is never satisfied. They lure unstable people into sin, and they are well trained in greed. They live under God’s curse.They have wandered off the right road and followed the footsteps of Balaam son of Beor, who loved to earn money by doing wrong.

Like a partridge that hatches eggs she has not laid, so are those who get their wealth by unjust means. At midlife they will lose their riches; in the end, they will become poor old fools.

Destroy even her young bulls— it will be terrible for them, too! Slaughter them all! For Babylon’s day of reckoning has come.

“ See, I am your enemy, you arrogant people,” says the Lord, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.“ Your day of reckoning has arrived— the day when I will punish you.