10 “Those from Persia, [a]Lydia, and [b]Libya
Were in your army as men of war;
They hung shield and helmet in you;
They gave splendor to you.
11 Men of Arvad with your army were on your walls all around,
And the men of Gammad were in your towers;
They hung their shields on your walls all around;
They made (A)your beauty perfect.

12 (B)“Tarshish was your merchant because of your many luxury goods. They gave you silver, iron, tin, and lead for your goods.

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 27:10 Heb. Lud
  2. Ezekiel 27:10 Heb. Put

10 “‘Men of Persia,(A) Lydia(B) and Put(C)
    served as soldiers in your army.
They hung their shields(D) 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.(E)

12 “‘Tarshish(F) did business with you because of your great wealth of goods;(G) they exchanged silver, iron, tin and lead for your merchandise.

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