1-9. God’s Message came to me: “You, son of man, raise a funeral song over Tyre. Tell Tyre, gateway to the sea, merchant to the world, trader among the far-off islands, ‘This is what God, the Master, says:“‘You boast, Tyre:“I’m the perfect ship—stately, handsome.”You ruled the high seas froma real beauty, crafted to perfection.Your planking came fromMount Hermon junipers.A Lebanon cedarsupplied your mast.They made your oarsfrom sturdy Bashan oaks.Cypress from Cyprus inlaid with ivorywas used for the decks.Your sail and flag were of colorfulembroidered linen from Egypt.Your purple deck awningsalso came from Cyprus.Men of Sidon and Arvad pulled the oars.Your seasoned seamen, O Tyre, were the crew.Ship’s carpenterswere old salts from Byblos.All the ships of the sea and their sailorsclustered around you to barter for your goods.
10-11. “‘Your army was composed of soldiersfrom Paras, Lud, and Put,Elite troops in uniformed splendor.They put you on the map!Your city police were imported fromArvad, Helech, and Gammad.They hung their shields from the city walls,a final, perfect touch to your beauty.
12. “‘Tarshish carried on business with you because of your great wealth. They worked for you, trading in silver, iron, tin, and lead for your products.
13. “‘Greece, Tubal, and Meshech did business with you, trading slaves and bronze for your products.
14. “‘Beth-togarmah traded work horses, war horses, and mules for your products.
15. “‘The people of Rhodes did business with you. Many far-off islands traded with you in ivory and ebony.
16. “‘Edom did business with you because of all your goods. They traded for your products with agate, purple textiles, embroidered cloth, fine linen, coral, and rubies.
17. “‘Judah and Israel did business with you. They traded for your products with premium wheat, millet, honey, oil, and balm.
18. “‘Damascus, attracted by your vast array of products and well-stocked warehouses, carried on business with you, trading in wine from Helbon and wool from Zahar.
19. “‘Danites and Greeks from Uzal traded with you, using wrought iron, cinnamon, and spices.
20. “‘Dedan traded with you for saddle blankets.
21. “‘Arabia and all the Bedouin sheiks of Kedar traded lambs, rams, and goats with you.
22. “‘Traders from Sheba and Raamah in South Arabia carried on business with you in premium spices, precious stones, and gold.