8 Men from Sidon and Arvaddid the rowing,and your own skilled workerswere the captains.
9 Experienced men from Byblosrepaired any damages.Sailors from all overshopped at the storesin your port.
10 Brave soldiers from Persia,Lydia, and Libyaserved in your navy,protecting you with shieldsand helmets,and making you famous.
11 Your guards came fromArvad and Cilicia,and men from Gamadstood watch in your towers.With their weaponshung on your walls,your beauty was complete.
12 Merchants from southern Spain traded silver, iron, tin, and lead for your products.
13 The people of Greece, Tubal, and Meshech traded slaves and things made of bronze,
14 and those from Beth-Togarmah traded work horses, war horses, and mules.