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.
10
So Chiram gave to Solomon cedars, and fir trees, and all his desire.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.