1. The word of the Lord came to me:
2. ‘Son of man, say to the ruler of Tyre, “This is what the Sovereign Lord says:‘ “In the pride of your heartyou say, ‘I am a god;I sit on the throne of a godin the heart of the seas.’But you are a mere mortal and not a god,though you think you are as wise as a god.
3. Are you wiser than Daniel?Is no secret hidden from you?
4. By your wisdom and understandingyou have gained wealth for yourselfand amassed gold and silverin your treasuries.