14
After him arose up a wise son, and for his sake he cast down all the power of the enemies.
15
Solomon reigned in days of peace, and God brought all his enemies under him, that he might build a house in his name, and prepare a sanctuary for ever: O how wise wast thou in thy youth!
16
And thou wast filled as a river with wisdom, and thy soul covered the earth.
17
And thou didst multiply riddles in parables: thy name went abroad to the islands far off, and thou wast beloved in thy peace.
18
The countries wondered at thee for thy canticles, and proverbs, and parables, and interpretations,