# They will lift up their wails of lamentation

The abstract noun "lamentation" can be translated using the verb "lament." Alternate translation: "They will cry out and lament" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-abstractnouns]])

# sing dirges

"sing funeral songs"

# Who is like Tyre, who has now been brought to silence in the middle of the sea?

This question expects a negative answer and emphasizes Tyre being different from all other cities. It can be expressed as a statement. Alternate translation: "No other city is like Tyre, who has now been brought to silence in the middle of the sea." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]])

# who has now been brought to silence

This can be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: "who its enemies have now silenced" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])

