By your great skill in trading
    you have increased your wealth,
and because of your wealth
    your heart has grown proud.

‘“Therefore this is what the Sovereign Lord says:

‘“Because you think you are wise,
    as wise as a god,
I am going to bring foreigners against you,
    the most ruthless of nations;
they will draw their swords against your beauty and wisdom
    and pierce your shining splendour.

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