12
After him rose up a wise son, and for his sake he dwelt at large.
13
Solomon reigned in a peaceable time, and was honoured; for God made all quiet round about him, that he might build an house in his name, and prepare his sanctuary for ever.
14
How wise wast thou in thy youth and, as a flood, filled with understanding!
15
Thy soul covered the whole earth, and thou filledst it with dark parables.
16
Thy name went far unto the islands; and for thy peace thou wast beloved.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.