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12 “·Human [T Son of man; 2:1], sing a ·funeral song [lament; dirge] for the king of Tyre. Say to him: ‘This is what the Lord God says:

You were ·an example [the seal/signet] of what was perfect,
full of wisdom and perfect in beauty.

13 You ·had a wonderful life,
    as if you were in Eden [L were in Eden], the garden of God [C like Adam; Gen. 1—2].
Every valuable gem ·was on [covered] you:
    ·ruby [or carnelian], ·topaz [or chysolite], and ·emerald [or diamond],
    ·yellow quartz [or chrysolite], onyx, and jasper,
    ·sapphire [or lapis lazuli], turquoise, and ·chrysolite [or beryl; or emerald].
Your ·jewelry [settings and mounts] was made of gold.
    It was prepared on the day you were created.

14 I appointed a ·living creature [L cherub] to guard you.
    I put you on the holy mountain of God.
You walked among the ·gems that shined like fire [fiery stones].

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