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.
13. ‘ “Greece, Tubal and Meshek did business with you; they traded human beings and articles of bronze for your wares.
14. ‘ “Men of Beth Togarmah exchanged chariot horses, cavalry horses and mules for your merchandise.