/>[10] 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.

One hour should not be regarded as one literal hour; it could represent a small amount of time or a simple method which concluded in the downfall of the great religion. The kings of the earth (again not literal, it probably appertains to the heads of the religion who govern the religion in different countries).

[11] And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man will buy their merchandise any more:

Here the chapter reveals the fall in sales of religious items.

[12] The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble,
[13] And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, and souls of men.

All manner of merchandise that sponsors the religion will no longer be sold.

[14] And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and all things which were dainty and goodly are departed from thee, and you will find them no more at all.

The fruits referred to are spiritual fruits, such as the quest for eternal life (that thy soul lusted after), and once it is accepted that this religion can not provide eternal life, then all that was thought good about the religion will be forgotten.

[15] The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,
[16] And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls!
[17] For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,
[18] And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like unto this great city!
[19] And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas, that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate.

The merchant and seamen referred to represent those who made profit from the religion;

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