1 Kings 5:7

Good News Translation

Hiram was extremely pleased when he received Solomon's message, and he said, “Praise the Lord today for giving David such a wise son to succeed him as king of that great nation!”

Cross References

Genesis 33:5

When Esau looked around and saw the women and the children, he asked, “Who are these people with you?” “These, sir, are the children whom God has been good enough to give me,” Jacob answered.

1 Kings 1:48

and prayed, ‘Let us praise the Lord, the God of Israel, who has today made one of my descendants succeed me as king, and has let me live to see it!’”

1 Kings 10:9

Praise the Lord your God! He has shown how pleased he is with you by making you king of Israel. Because his love for Israel is eternal, he has made you their king so that you can maintain law and justice.”

1 Kings 3:9

So give me the wisdom I need to rule your people with justice and to know the difference between good and evil. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?”

1 Kings 4:7

Solomon appointed twelve men as district governors in Israel. They were to provide food from their districts for the king and his household, each man being responsible for one month out of the year.

1 Kings 5:6

So send your men to Lebanon to cut down cedars for me. My men will work with them, and I will pay your men whatever you decide. As you well know, my men don't know how to cut down trees as well as yours do.”

1 Kings 5:8

Then Hiram sent Solomon the following message: “I have received your message, and I am ready to do what you ask. I will provide the cedars and the pine trees.

Psalm 137:6

May I never be able to sing again if I do not remember you, if I do not think of you as my greatest joy!

Proverbs 10:1

These are Solomon's proverbs: Wise children make their fathers proud of them; foolish ones bring their mothers grief.

Proverbs 13:1

Wise children pay attention when their parents correct them, but arrogant people never admit they are wrong.

Proverbs 15:20

Wise children make their fathers happy. Only fools despise their mothers.

Proverbs 23:24

A righteous person's parents have good reason to be happy. You can take pride in a wise child.

Isaiah 8:18

Here I am with the children the Lord has given me. The Lord Almighty, whose throne is on Mount Zion, has sent us as living messages to the people of Israel.

Isaiah 9:6

A child is born to us! A son is given to us! And he will be our ruler. He will be called, “Wonderful Counselor,” “Mighty God,” “Eternal Father,” “Prince of Peace.”