7. Your sails were made of linen,Embroidered linen from Egypt,Easily recognized from afar.Your awnings were made of finest cloth,Of purple from the island of Cyprus.
8. Your oarsmen were from the cities of Sidon and Arvad.Your own skilful men were the sailors.
9. The ship's carpentersWere well-trained men from Byblos.Sailors from every seagoing shipDid business in your shops.
10. “Soldiers from Persia, Lydia, and Libya served in your army. They hung their shields and their helmets in your barracks. They are the men who won glory for you.
11. Soldiers from Arvad guarded your walls, and men from Gamad guarded your towers. They hung their shields on your walls. They are the men who made you beautiful.
12. “You did business in Spain and took silver, iron, tin, and lead in payment for your abundant goods.
13. You did business in Greece, Tubal, and Meshech and traded your goods for slaves and for articles of bronze.
14. You sold your goods for draught horses, war horses, and mules from Beth Togarmah.
15. The people of Rhodes traded with you; people of many coastal lands gave you ivory and ebony in exchange for your goods.
16. The people of Syria bought your merchandise and your many products. They gave emeralds, purple cloth, embroidery, fine linen, coral, and rubies in payment for your wares.
17. Judah and Israel paid for your goods with wheat, honey, olive oil, and spices.