6. Of oaks from Bashan they made your oars;The company of Ashurites have inlaid your planksWith ivory from the coasts of Cyprus.
7. Fine embroidered linen from Egypt was what you spread for your sail;Blue and purple from the coasts of Elishah was what covered you.
8. “Inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad were your oarsmen;Your wise men, O Tyre, were in you;They became your pilots.
9. Elders of Gebal and its wise menWere in you to caulk your seams;All the ships of the seaAnd their oarsmen were in youTo market your merchandise.
10. “Those from Persia, Lydia, and LibyaWere in your army as men of war;They hung shield and helmet in you;They gave splendor to you.
11. Men of Arvad with your army were on your walls all around,And the men of Gammad were in your towers;They hung their shields on your walls all around;They made your beauty perfect.
12. “Tarshish was your merchant because of your many luxury goods. They gave you silver, iron, tin, and lead for your goods.