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Ezekiel 27:15-31 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

15. " ' "Men from Rhodes did business with you. Many lands along the coast bought goods from you. They paid you with ivory tusks and ebony wood.

16. " ' "Aram did business with you because you had so many products for sale. They traded turquoise, purple cloth and needlework for your goods. They also traded fine linen, coral and rubies for them.

17. " ' "Judah and Israel did business with you. They traded wheat from Minnith, sweets, honey, olive oil and lotion for your products.

18. " ' "Damascus traded wine from Helbon and wool from Zahar to you. They did business with you because you had so many products and so much wealth.

19. " ' "Danites and Greeks from Uzal bought goods from you. They traded wrought iron, cassia and cane for your products.

20. " ' "Dedan traded saddle blankets to you.

21. " ' "Arabia and all of the princes of Kedar bought goods from you. They traded you lambs, rams and goats for them.

22. " ' "Traders from Sheba and Raamah did business with you. They traded the finest spices, jewels and gold for your goods.

23. " ' "Haran, Canneh and Eden did business with you. So did traders from Sheba, Asshur and Kilmad.

24. In your market place they traded beautiful clothes, blue cloth, and needlework to you. They also traded colorful rugs that had twisted cords and tight knots.

25. " ' "The ships of Tarshish carry your products. You are like a ship filled with a heavy load in the middle of the sea.

26. The sailors who man your oars take you out to the high seas. But the east wind will break you in pieces in the middle of the sea.

27. You will be wrecked on that day. Your wealth, goods and products will sink deep into the sea. So will your sailors, officers, carpenters, traders and all of your soldiers. Anyone else on board will sink too.

28. The lands along the coast will shake when your officers cry out.

29. All those who man the oars will desert their ships. The sailors and all of the officers will stand on the shore.

30. They will raise their voices. They will cry bitterly over you. They will sprinkle dust on their heads. They will roll in ashes.

31. They will shave their heads because of you. And they will put on black clothes. They will sob over you. Their spirits will be greatly troubled. They will be very sad.

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