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1 Kings 4:32

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He spoke three thousand proverbs and his songs numbered a thousand and five.

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He spoke about plant life, from the cedar of Lebanon to the hyssop that grows out of walls. He also spoke about animals and birds, reptiles and fish.

The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

These are more proverbs of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:

Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them. Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body.

Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.

So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: “I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world.”