Ezekiel 27:9-25

9Master shipbuilders from Gebal went inside you to caulk your seams. All the ships on the sea and their sailors docked alongside you to trade with you.

10People from Persia, Lud, and Put were soldiers in your army. They hung their shields and helmets inside you. Their victories made you look good.

11“ ‘People from Arvad and Helech  were guards all around your walls. People from Gammad guarded your towers. They hung their shields all around your walls, making your beauty perfect.

12“ ‘People from Tarshish traded with you because you were so very rich. They exchanged silver, iron, tin, and lead for your merchandise.

13People from Greece, Tubal, and Meshech traded with you. They exchanged slaves and bronze items for your goods.

14People from Beth Togarmah exchanged horses, war horses, and mules for your merchandise.

15People from Dedan traded goods with you. You traded with many people on the coasts, and they brought you ivory and ebony as payment.

16“ ‘People from Syria traded with you because you had so many products. They exchanged emeralds, purple cloth, richly woven cloth, linen, coral, and rubies for your merchandise.

17Judah and Israel traded with you. They exchanged wheat from Minnith, baked goods, honey, olive oil, and balsam for your goods.

18People from Damascus traded with you because you had so many products. They exchanged wine from Helbon and wool from Sahar.

19“ ‘Danites and Greeks from Uzal traded for your merchandise. They exchanged wrought iron, cassia, and sugar cane for your goods.

20Dedan traded saddle blankets with you.

21Arabia and all the officials of Kedar traded with you. They traded lambs, rams, and male goats.

22The merchants from Sheba and Raamah traded with you. They traded the finest spices, precious stones, and gold for your merchandise.

23Haran, Canneh, Eden, the merchants from Sheba, Assyria, and Kilmad traded with you.

24In your marketplace they traded for beautiful clothes, purple robes, embroidered cloth, and many multicolored rugs with woven and twisted cords.

25“ ‘Ships from Tarshish carried your goods. You were like a ship filled with heavy cargo in the sea.