⁹ Cush^[a](A) and Egypt were her boundless strength;
    Put^(B) and Libya^(C) were among her allies.

¹⁰ “‘Men of Persia,^(A) Lydia^(B) and Put^(C)
    served as soldiers in your army.
They hung their shields^(D) and helmets on your walls,
    bringing you splendor.

⁹ Charge, you horses!
    Drive furiously, you charioteers!^(A)
March on, you warriors—men of Cush^[a](B) and Put who carry shields,
    men of Lydia^(C) who draw the bow.