Ezekiel 27:9–25
9 Veteran craftsmen of Byblosj were on board
as shipwrights to caulk your seams.
All the ships of the seak and their sailors
came alongside to trade for your wares.
10 “ ‘Men of Persia,l Lydiam and Putn
served as soldiers in your army.
They hung their shieldso and helmets on your walls,
bringing you splendor.
guarded your walls on every side;
men of Gammad
were in your towers.
They hung their shields around your walls;
they brought your beauty to perfection.p
12 “ ‘Tarshishq did business with you because of your great wealth of goods;r they exchanged silver, iron, tin and lead for your merchandise.
13 “ ‘Greece,s Tubal and Meshekt did business with you; they traded human beingsu and articles of bronze for your wares.
14 “ ‘Men of Beth Togarmahv exchanged chariot horses, cavalry horses and mules for your merchandise.
15 “ ‘The men of Rhodesc w traded with you, and many coastlandsx were your customers; they paid you with ivoryy tusks and ebony.
16 “ ‘Aramd z did business with you because of your many products; they exchanged turquoise,a purple fabric, embroidered work, fine linen,b coralc and rubies for your merchandise.
17 “ ‘Judah and Israel traded with you; they exchanged wheatd from Minnithe and confections,e honey, olive oil and balmf for your wares.g
18 “ ‘Damascush did business with you because of your many products and great wealth of goods.i They offered wine from Helbon, wool from Zahar 19 and casks of wine from Izalj in exchange for your wares: wrought iron, cassiak and calamus.
20 “ ‘Dedanl traded in saddle blankets with you.
21 “ ‘Arabiam and all the princes of Kedarn were your customers; they did business with you in lambs, rams and goats.
22 “ ‘The merchants of Shebao and Raamah traded with you; for your merchandise they exchanged the finest of all kinds of spicesp and precious stones, and gold.q
23 “ ‘Harran,r Kanneh and Edens and merchants of Sheba, Ashurt and Kilmad traded with you. 24 In your marketplace they traded with you beautiful garments, blue fabric, embroidered work and multicolored rugs with cords twisted and tightly knotted.
25 “ ‘The ships of Tarshishu serve
as carriers for your wares.
You are filled with heavy cargo
as you sail the sea.v