7. Fine linen from Egypt, woven with patterns, was used for your sailto serve as your banner;blue and purple from the coastlands of Elishah was used for your deck’s awning.
8. The leaders of Sidon and Arvad were your rowers;your skilled men, O Tyre, were your captains.
9. The elders of Gebal and her skilled men were within you, mending cracks;all the ships of the sea and their mariners were within you to trade for your merchandise.
10. Men of Persia, Lud, and Put were in your army, men of war.They hung shield and helmet on you; they gave you your splendor.
11. The Arvadites joined your army on your walls all around,and the Gammadites were in your towers. They hung their quivers on your walls all around; they perfected your beauty.
12. “‘Tarshish was your trade partner because of your abundant wealth; they exchanged silver, iron, tin, and lead for your products.
13. Javan, Tubal, and Meshech were your clients; they exchanged slaves and bronze items for your merchandise.
14. Beth Togarmah exchanged horses, chargers, and mules for your products.
15. The Dedanites were your clients. Many coastlands were your customers; they paid you with ivory tusks and ebony.
16. Edom was your trade partner because of the abundance of your goods; they exchanged turquoise, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and rubies for your products.