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Fine Egyptian linen was your sail,
serving as a banner for you.
Your awning was blue and purple
from the coasts of Elishah.
The inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad were your rowers.
Your skilled men, Tyre, were on you
—they were your sailors.
The elders of Gebal and her experts were within you,
caulking your leaks.
All the ships of the sea with their sailors
were with you to trade for your wares.

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Fine embroidered linen(A) from Egypt was your sail
    and served as your banner;
your awnings were of blue and purple(B)
    from the coasts of Elishah.(C)
Men of Sidon and Arvad(D) were your oarsmen;
    your skilled men, Tyre, were aboard as your sailors.(E)
Veteran craftsmen of Byblos(F) were on board
    as shipwrights to caulk your seams.
All the ships of the sea(G) and their sailors
    came alongside to trade for your wares.

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