“‘In the pride of your heart
    you say, “I am a god;
I sit on the throne^(B) of a god
    in the heart of the seas.”^(C)
But you are a mere mortal and not a god,
    though you think you are as wise as a god.^(D)

⁴ By your wisdom and understanding
    you have gained wealth for yourself
and amassed gold and silver
    in your treasuries.^(A)
5 By your great skill in trading^(B)
    you have increased your wealth,^(C)
and because of your wealth
    your heart has grown proud.^(D)

“‘Because you think you are wise,
    as wise as a god,
⁷ I am going to bring foreigners against you,
    the most ruthless of nations;^(E)
they will draw their swords against your beauty and wisdom^(F)
    and pierce your shining splendor.^(G)