And so, king Solomon was magnified above all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom.
I have spoken in my heart, saying: "Behold, I have achieved greatness, and I have surpassed all the wise who were before me in Jerusalem." And my mind has contemplated many things wisely, and I have learned.
And I surpassed in opulence all who were before me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also persevered with me.
Although I am the least of all the saints, I have been given this grace: to evangelize among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,