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Ezekiel 27:3-22 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

3. Say to Tyre, who is located at the entrance of the sea, merchant of the peoples to many coasts and islands: This is what the Lord God says:Tyre, you declared,‘I am perfect in beauty.’

4. Your realm was in the heart of the sea;your builders perfected your beauty.

5. They constructed all your plankingwith pine trees from Senir. They took a cedar from Lebanonto make a mast for you.

6. They made your oars of oaks from Bashan.They made your deck of cypress woodfrom the coasts of Cyprus, inlaid with ivory.

7. Your sail was made offine embroidered linen from Egypt,and served as your banner.Your awning was of blue and purple fabricfrom the coasts of Elishah.

8. The inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad were your rowers.Your wise men were within you, Tyre;they were your captains.

9. The elders of Gebal and its wise men were within you, repairing your leaks.All the ships of the sea and their sailorscame to you to barter for your goods.

10. Men of Persia, Lud, and Put were in your army, serving as your warriors.They hung shields and helmets in you;they gave you splendor.

11. Men of Arvad and Helechwere stationed on your walls all around,and Gammadites were in your towers.They hung their shields all around your walls;they perfected your beauty.

12. “Tarshish was your trading partner because of your great wealth of every kind. They exchanged silver, iron, tin, and lead for your merchandise.

13. Javan, Tubal, and Meshech were your merchants. They exchanged slaves and bronze utensils for your goods.

14. Those from Beth-togarmah exchanged horses, war horses, and mules for your merchandise.

15. Men of Dedan were also your merchants; many coasts and islands were your regular markets. They brought back ivory tusks and ebony as your payment.

16. Aram was your trading partner because of your numerous products. They exchanged turquoise, purple and embroidered cloth, fine linen, coral, and rubies for your merchandise.

17. Judah and the land of Israel were your merchants. They exchanged wheat from Minnith, meal, honey, oil, and balm, for your goods.

18. Damascus was also your trading partner because of your numerous products and your great wealth of every kind, trading in wine from Helbon and white wool.

19. Vedan and Javan from Uzal dealt in your merchandise; wrought iron, cassia, and aromatic cane were exchanged for your goods.

20. Dedan was your merchant in saddlecloths for riding.

21. Arabia and all the princes of Kedar were your business partners, trading with you in lambs, rams, and goats.

22. The merchants of Sheba and Raamah traded with you. They exchanged gold, the best of all spices, and all kinds of precious stones for your merchandise.

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