7
And it came to pass, as soon as Chiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed God to-day, who has given to David a wise son over this numerous people.
5
And, behold, I intend to build a house to the name of the Lord my God, as the Lord God spoke to my father David, saying, Thy son whom I will set on thy throne in thy place, he shall build a house to my name.
6
And now command, and let cut wood for me out of Libanus: and, behold, my servants with thy servants, and I will give thee the wages of thy service, according to all that thou shalt say, because thou knowest that we have no one skilled in cutting timber like the Sidonians.
7
And it came to pass, as soon as Chiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed God to-day, who has given to David a wise son over this numerous people.
8
And he sent to Solomon, saying, I have listened concerning all that thou hast sent to me for: I will do all thy will: timber of cedar and fir,
9
my servants shall bring them down from Libanus to the sea: I will form them rafts, to the place which thou shalt send to me ; and I will land them there, and thou shalt take up: and thou shalt do my will, in giving bread to my household.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.