⁷ However I did not believe the words until I came and saw with my own eyes; and indeed the half was not told me. Your wisdom and prosperity exceed the fame of which I heard. ^8 (A)Happy are your men and happy are these your servants, who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom! ^9 (B)Blessed be the Lord your God, who ^(C)delighted in you, setting you on the throne of Israel! Because the Lord has loved Israel forever, therefore He made you king, ^(D)to do justice and righteousness.”