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.

Read full chapter

By your great skill in trading(A)
    you have increased your wealth,(B)
and because of your wealth
    your heart has grown proud.(C)

“‘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;(D)
they will draw their swords against your beauty and wisdom(E)
    and pierce your shining splendor.(F)

Read full chapter