The elders of Gebal and its wise men(A)
were within you, repairing your leaks.

All the ships of the sea and their sailors
came to[a] you to barter for your goods.
10 Men of Persia, Lud, and Put(B)
were in your army, serving as your warriors.
They hung shields and helmets in you;
they gave you splendor.
11 Men of Arvad and Helech
were stationed on your walls all around,
and Gammadites were in your towers.
They hung their shields[b] all around your walls;
they perfected your beauty.

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 27:9 Lit sailors were with
  2. Ezekiel 27:11 Or quivers; Hb obscure

Veteran craftsmen of Byblos(A) were on board
    as shipwrights to caulk your seams.
All the ships of the sea(B) and their sailors
    came alongside to trade for your wares.

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

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