Ezekiel 27:9-11
Contemporary English Version
9 Experienced men from Byblos
repaired any damages.
Sailors from all over
shopped at the stores
in your port.
10 Brave soldiers from Persia,
Lydia, and Libya
served in your navy,
protecting you with shields
and helmets,
and making you famous.
11 Your guards came from
Arvad and Cilicia,
and men from Gamad
stood watch in your towers.
With their weapons
hung on your walls,
your beauty was complete.
Ezekiel 27:9-11
New International Version
9 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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