8. People from Sidon and Arvad used to row you.Your own skilled people were your sailors.
9. Master shipbuilders from Gebal went inside you to caulk your seams.All the ships on the sea and their sailorsdocked alongside you to trade with you.
10. People from Persia, Lud, and Put were soldiers in your army.They hung their shields and helmets inside you.Their victories made you look good.
11. “‘People from Arvad and Helech were guards all around your walls. People from Gammad guarded your towers. They hung their shields all around your walls, making your beauty perfect.
12. “‘People from Tarshish traded with you because you were so very rich. They exchanged silver, iron, tin, and lead for your merchandise.
13. People from Greece, Tubal, and Meshech traded with you. They exchanged slaves and bronze items for your goods.
14. People from Beth Togarmah exchanged horses, war horses, and mules for your merchandise.
15. People from Dedan traded goods with you. You traded with many people on the coasts, and they brought you ivory and ebony as payment.
16. “‘People from Syria traded with you because you had so many products. They exchanged emeralds, purple cloth, richly woven cloth, linen, coral, and rubies for your merchandise.