1. The word of the Lord came to me:
2. ‘Son of man, take up a lament concerning Tyre.
3. Say to Tyre, situated at the gateway to the sea, merchant of peoples on many coasts, “This is what the Sovereign Lord says:‘ “You say, Tyre,‘I am perfect in beauty.’
4. Your domain was on the high seas;your builders brought your beauty to perfection.
5. They made all your timbersof juniper from Senir;they took a cedar from Lebanonto make a mast for you.
6. Of oaks from Bashanthey made your oars;of cypress wood from the coasts of Cyprusthey made your deck, adorned with ivory.
7. Fine embroidered linen from Egypt was your sailand served as your banner;your awnings were of blue and purplefrom the coasts of Elishah.
8. Men of Sidon and Arvad were your oarsmen;your skilled men, Tyre, were aboard as your sailors.
9. Veteran craftsmen of Byblos were on boardas shipwrights to caulk your seams.All the ships of the sea and their sailorscame alongside to trade for your wares.
10. ‘ “Men of Persia, Lydia and Putserved as soldiers in your army.They hung their shields and helmets on your walls,bringing you splendour.
11. Men of Arvad and Helekguarded your walls on every side;men of Gammadwere in your towers.They hung their shields around your walls;they brought your beauty to perfection.
12. ‘ “Tarshish did business with you because of your great wealth of goods; they exchanged silver, iron, tin and lead for your merchandise.