1. The word of the Lord came to me:
2. You, son of man, raise a lament over Tyre,
3. and say to Tyre, who sits at the entrance to the sea, trader to peoples on many coastlands, Thus says the Lord God:Tyre, you said, “I am a ship,perfect in beauty;
4. In the heart of the sea was your territory;your builders perfected your beauty.
5. With juniper wood from Senirthey built all your decks;A cedar from Lebanon they tookto make you a mast.
6. With oaks of Bashanthey fashioned your oars,Your bridge, of ivory-inlaid cypress woodfrom the coasts of Kittim.
7. Fine embroidered linen from Egyptbecame your sail;Your awnings were made of purple and scarletfrom the coasts of Elishah.
8. Inhabitants of Sidon and Arvadwere your oarsmen;Your own sages, Tyre, were on board,serving as your sailors.
9. The elders and sages of Gebalwere with you to caulk your seams.Every ship and sailor on the seacame to you to carry on trade.
10. Persia and Lud and Putwere warriors in your army;Shield and helmet they hung on youto enhance your splendor.
11. The men of Arvad and Helechwere on your walls all aroundAnd Gamadites on your towers;they hung their shields around your walls,they made your beauty perfect.
12. Tarshish traded with you,so great was your wealth,Exchanging for your waressilver, iron, tin, and lead.
13. Javan, Tubal, and Meshechalso traded with you,Exchanging slaves and bronze vesselsfor your merchandise.
14. Horses, steeds, and mules from Beth-togarmahwere exchanged for your wares.