The kingmadesilver[as common] as stonesin Jerusalem,and he madecedarsas plentifulas sycamoretreesthat are in the lowland.
"I have alsogivenyou whatyou have not asked,bothrichesand honor,sothat there will not be anyamong the kingslikeyou allyour days.
Baal-hananthe Gederitehad chargeof the oliveand sycamoretreesin the Shephelah;and Joashhad chargeof the storesof oil.
Orwith princeswho had gold,Who were fillingtheir houses[with] silver.
For Tyrebuiltherself a fortressAnd piledup silverlike dust,And goldlike the mireof the streets.
Sohe ranon aheadand climbedup into a sycamore treein orderto seeHim, for He was aboutto pass throughthat way.
"He shall not multiplywivesfor himself, orelsehis heartwill turnaway;norshall he greatlyincreasesilverand goldfor himself.
