So King Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in wealth as well as in wisdom.
Ecclesiastes 2:9 - Tree of Life Version So I became far wealthier than all before me in Jerusalem, yet my wisdom stayed with me. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So I became great and increased more than all who were before me in Jerusalem. Also my wisdom remained with me and stood by me. American Standard Version (1901) So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me. Common English Bible So I became far greater than all who preceded me in Jerusalem. Moreover, my wisdom stood by me. Catholic Public Domain Version And I surpassed in opulence all who were before me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also persevered with me. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And I surpassed in riches all that were before me in Jerusalem: my wisdom also remained with me. |
So King Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in wealth as well as in wisdom.
But I didn’t believe the reports until I came and my eyes saw it. Indeed, not even the half was told to me. You’re way past the report of wisdom and prosperity that I’d heard!
behold, I have done according to your words. I have given you a wise and discerning mind, so that there has been none like you before you, nor shall anyone like you arise after you.
Adonai highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him such royal majesty as had never been on any king before him in Israel.
Now Solomon the son of David firmly established himself over his kingdom. For Adonai his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.
I spoke with my heart saying: “I have grown rich and increased in wisdom more than any who were before me over Jerusalem. Indeed, my heart has experienced much wisdom and knowledge.”
The sleep of the laborer is sweet, whether he eats little or much— but the excess of the rich permits him no sleep.