10 “Those from Persia,1 Lydia, and Libya
Were in your army as men of war;
They hung shield and helmet in you;
They gave splendor to you.
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 ayour beauty perfect.
And the men of Gammad were in your towers;
They hung their shields on your walls all around;
They made ayour beauty perfect.
12 a“Tarshish was your merchant because of your many luxury goods. They gave you silver, iron, tin, and lead for your goods.
13 aJavan, Tubal, and Meshech were your traders. They bartered bhuman lives and vessels of bronze for your merchandise.
14 Those from the house of aTogarmah traded for your wares with horses, steeds, and mules.
15 The men of aDedan were your traders; many isles were the market of your hand. They brought you ivory tusks and ebony as payment.
16 Syria was your merchant because of the abundance of goods you made. They gave you for your wares emeralds, purple, embroidery, fine linen, corals, and rubies.
New King James Version®, Copyright© 1982, Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.
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