3 that mighty gateway to the sea, the trading center of the world. Give Tyre this message from the Sovereign lord:“You boasted, O Tyre,‘My beauty is perfect!’
4 You extended your boundaries into the sea.Your builders made your beauty perfect.
5 You were like a great shipbuilt of the finest cypress from Senir.They took a cedar from Lebanonto make a mast for you.
6 They carved your oarsfrom the oaks of Bashan.Your deck of pine from the coasts of Cypruswas inlaid with ivory.
7 Your sails were made of Egypt’s finest linen,and they flew as a banner above you.You stood beneath blue and purple awningsmade bright with dyes from the coasts of Elishah.
8 Your oarsmen came from Sidon and Arvad;your helmsmen were skilled men from Tyre itself.
9 Wise old craftsmen from Gebal did the caulking.Ships from every land came with goods to barter for your trade.