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Solomon reigned in an age of peace, because God made all his borders tranquil, so that he might build a house in his name and provide a sanctuary to stand forever.
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How wise you were when you were young! You overflowed like the Nile with understanding.
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Your influence spread throughout the earth, and you filled it with proverbs having deep meaning.
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Your fame reached to far-off islands, and you were loved for your peaceful reign.
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Your songs, proverbs, and parables, and the answers you gave astounded the nations.
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