1 Kings 4:32

New International Reader's Version

He spoke 3,000 proverbs. He wrote 1,005 songs.

Cross References

1 Kings 4:33

He spoke about plants. He knew everything about them, from the cedar trees in Lebanon to the hyssop plants that grow out of walls. He spoke about animals and birds. He also spoke about reptiles and fish.

Proverbs 10:1

These are the proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes his father glad. But a foolish son brings sorrow to his mother.

Proverbs 25:1

These are more proverbs of Solomon. They were gathered together by the men of Hezekiah, the king of Judah.

Ecclesiastes 12:12

My son, be careful not to pay attention to anything added to them. Books will never stop being written. Too much studying makes people tired.

Ecclesiastes 12:9

The Teacher was wise. He gave knowledge to people. He tried out many proverbs. He thought about them carefully. Then he wrote them down in order.

Matthew 13:35

So the words spoken by the prophet came true. He had said, “I will open my mouth and tell stories. I will speak about things that were hidden since the world was made.” (Psalm 78:2)