29 And all that handle the oar, the mariners, and all the pilots of the sea, shall come down from their ships, they shall stand upon the land;

Other Translations of Ezekiel 27:29

New International Version

29 All who handle the oars will abandon their ships; the mariners and all the sailors will stand on the shore.

English Standard Version

29 and down from their ships come all who handle the oar. The mariners and all the pilots of the sea stand on the land

The Message

29 Sailors everywhere abandon ship. Veteran seamen swim for dry land.

New King James Version

29 "All who handle the oar, The mariners, All the pilots of the sea Will come down from their ships and stand on the shore.

New Living Translation

29 All the oarsmen abandon their ships; the sailors and pilots stand on the shore.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:29

Commentary on Ezekiel 27:26-36

(Read Ezekiel 27:26-36)

The most mighty and magnificent kingdoms and states, sooner or later, come down. Those who make creatures their confidence, and rest their hopes upon them, will fall with them: happy are those who have the God of Jacob for their Help, and whose hope is in the Lord their God, who lives for ever. Those who engage in trade should learn to conduct their business according to God's word. Those who possess wealth should remember they are the Lord's stewards, and should use his goods in doing good to all. Let us seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness.