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Solomon reigned in days of peace, and God gave him rest on every side, that he might build a house for his name and prepare a sanctuary to stand for ever.
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How wise you became in your youth! You overflowed like a river with understanding.
15
Your soul covered the earth, and you filled it with parables and riddles.
16
Your name reached to far-off islands, and you were loved for your peace.
17
For your songs and proverbs and parables, and for your interpretations, the countries marveled at you.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.