24 These were thy merchants in all sorts of things, in raiment of blue silk, and of broidered work, and in coffers for the rich apparel, which were bound with cords: chains also were among thy merchandise.

25 The ships of Tarshish [a]were thy chief in thy merchandise, and thou wast replenished and made very glorious in the midst of the sea.

26 Thy [b]robbers have brought thee into great waters: the [c]East wind hath broken thee in the midst of the sea.

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 27:25 Or, came in company toward thee.
  2. Ezekiel 27:26 Or, rowers.
  3. Ezekiel 27:26 That is, Nebuchadnezzar.

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 Tarshish(A) serve
    as carriers for your wares.
You are filled with heavy cargo
    as you sail the sea.(B)
26 Your oarsmen take you
    out to the high seas.
But the east wind(C) will break you to pieces
    far out at sea.

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