1. The word of the Lord came to me:
2. “Now, son of man, lament for Tyre.
3. Say to Tyre, who is located at the entrance of the sea, merchant of the peoples to many coasts and islands: This is what the Lord God says:Tyre, you declared,‘I am perfect in beauty.’
4. Your realm was in the heart of the sea;your builders perfected your beauty.
5. They constructed all your plankingwith pine trees from Senir. They took a cedar from Lebanonto make a mast for you.
6. They made your oars of oaks from Bashan.They made your deck of cypress woodfrom the coasts of Cyprus, inlaid with ivory.
7. Your sail was made offine embroidered linen from Egypt,and served as your banner.Your awning was of blue and purple fabricfrom the coasts of Elishah.
8. The inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad were your rowers.Your wise men were within you, Tyre;they were your captains.
9. The elders of Gebal and its wise men were within you, repairing your leaks.All the ships of the sea and their sailorscame to you to barter for your goods.
10. Men of Persia, Lud, and Put were in your army, serving as your warriors.They hung shields and helmets in you;they gave you splendor.