1. The burden of Tyre. Howl, ye ships of the sea, for the house is destroyed, from whence they were wont to come: from the land of Cethim it is revealed to them.
2. Be silent, you that dwell in the island: the merchants of Sidon passing over the sea, have filled thee.
3. The seed of the Nile in many waters, the harvest of the river is her revenue: and she is become the mart of the nations.
4. Be thou ashamed, O Sidon: for the sea speaketh, even the strength of the sea, saying: I have not been in labour, nor have I brought forth, nor have I nourished up young men, nor brought up virgins.
5. When it shall be heard in Egypt, they will be sorry when they shall hear of Tyre:
6. Pass over the seas, howl, ye inhabitants of the island.