1. The word of the Lord came to me:
2. “Son of man, say to the ruler of Tyre, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: “ ‘In the pride of your heart you say, “I am a god; I sit on the throne of a god in the heart of the seas.” But you are a mere mortal and not a god, though you think you are as wise as a god.
3. Are you wiser than Daniel ? Is no secret hidden from you?
4. By your wisdom and understanding you have gained wealth for yourself and amassed gold and silver in your treasuries.