 And then the three times we read the words woe, woe, verse 10, verse 16, and verse 19. Mark them in your Bibles if you haven't already. Verse 10, standing at a distance because of the fear of her torment, those who once followed her are saying, woe, woe, the great city, Babylon, the strong city, in one hour your judgment has come. Verse 16, similar words. Woe to the great city.