The inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad(A)
were your rowers.
Your wise men were within you, Tyre;
they were your captains.
The elders of Gebal and its wise men(B)
were within you, repairing your leaks.
“‘All the ships of the sea and their sailors
came to you to barter for your goods.
10 Men of Persia, Lud, and Put(C)
were in your army, serving as your warriors.
They hung shields and helmets in you;
they gave you splendor.

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Men of Sidon and Arvad(A) were your oarsmen;
    your skilled men, Tyre, were aboard as your sailors.(B)
Veteran craftsmen of Byblos(C) were on board
    as shipwrights to caulk your seams.
All the ships of the sea(D) and their sailors
    came alongside to trade for your wares.

10 “‘Men of Persia,(E) Lydia(F) and Put(G)
    served as soldiers in your army.
They hung their shields(H) and helmets on your walls,
    bringing you splendor.

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