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The elders of Byblos and her wise men
    were in you repairing your seams;
all the ships of the sea with their mariners
    were in you to deal in your merchandise.

10 They of Persia and of Lydia and of Put
    were in your army, your men of war;
they hung the shield and helmet in you;
    they set forth your comeliness.
11 The sons of Arvad and your army
    were upon your walls all around,
and the Gammad
    were in your towers;
they hung their shields on your walls all around;
    they have made your beauty perfect.

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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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