27:1   The LORD said:

27:2   Ezekiel, son of man, sing a funeral song for Tyre,

27:3   the city that is built along the sea and that trades with nations along the coast. Tell the people of Tyre that the following message is from me: Tyre, you brag about your perfect beauty,

27:4   and your control of the sea. You are a ship built to perfection.

27:5   Builders used cypress trees from Mount Hermon to make your planks and a cedar tree from Lebanon for your tall mast.

27:6   Oak trees from Bashan were shaped into oars; pine trees from Cyprus were cut for your deck, which was then decorated with strips of ivory.

27:7   The builders used fancy linen from Egypt for your sails, so everyone could see you. Blue and purple cloth from Cyprus was used to shade your deck.

27:8   Men from Sidon and Arvad did the rowing, and your own skilled workers were the captains.

27:9   Experienced men from Byblos repaired any damages. Sailors from all over shopped at the stores in your port.

27:10   Brave soldiers from Persia, Lydia, and Libya served in your navy, protecting you with shields and helmets, and making you famous.

27:11   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.

27:12   Merchants from southern Spain traded silver, iron, tin, and lead for your products.

27:13   The people of Greece, Tubal, and Meshech traded slaves and things made of bronze,

27:14   and those from Beth-Togarmah traded work horses, war horses, and mules.

27:15   You also did business with people from Rhodes, and people from nations along the coast gave you ivory and ebony in exchange for your goods.

27:16   Edom traded emeralds, purple cloth, embroidery, fine linen, coral, and rubies.

27:17   Judah and Israel gave you their finest wheat, fancy figs, honey, olive oil, and spices in exchange for your merchandise.

27:18   The people of Damascus saw what you had to offer and brought you wine from Helbon and wool from Zahar.

27:19   Vedan and Javan near Uzal traded you iron and spices.

27:20   The people of Dedan supplied you with saddle blankets,

27:21   while people from Arabia and the rulers of Kedar traded lambs, sheep, and goats.

27:22   Merchants from Sheba and Raamah gave you excellent spices, precious stones, and gold in exchange for your products.

27:23   You also did business with merchants from the cities of Haran, Canneh, Eden, Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad,

27:24   and they gave you expensive clothing, purple and embroidered cloth, brightly colored rugs, and strong rope.

27:25   Large, seagoing ships carried your goods wherever they needed to go. You were like a ship loaded with heavy cargo

27:26   and sailing across the sea, but you were wrecked by strong eastern winds.

27:27   Everything on board was lost-- your valuable cargo, your sailors and carpenters, merchants and soldiers.

27:28   The shouts of your drowning crew were heard on the shore.

27:29   Every ship is deserted; rowers and sailors and captains all stand on shore,

27:30   mourning for you. They show their sorrow by putting dust on their heads and rolling in ashes;

27:31   they shave their heads and dress in sackcloth as they cry in despair.

27:32   In their grief they sing a funeral song for you: "Tyre, you were greater than all other cities. But now you lie in silence at the bottom of the sea.

27:33   "Nations that received your merchandise were always pleased; kings everywhere got rich from your costly goods.

27:34   But now you are wrecked in the deep sea, with your cargo and crew scattered everywhere.

27:35   People living along the coast are shocked at the news. Their rulers are horrified, and terror is written across their faces.

27:36   The merchants of the world can't believe what happened. Your death was gruesome, and you are gone forever."