1 Kings 4:29-34

Christian Standard Bible

Solomon’s Wisdom and Literary Gifts

²⁹ God gave Solomon wisdom, very great insight, and understanding^(A) as vast as the sand on the seashore. ³⁰ Solomon’s wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the people of the East,^(B) greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.^{(C) 31} He was wiser than anyone^(D)—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite,^(E) and Heman, Calcol, and Darda, sons of Mahol.^(F) His reputation extended to all the surrounding nations.^(G)

³² Solomon spoke 3,000 proverbs,^(H) and his songs numbered 1,005.^{(I) 33} He spoke about trees, from the cedar in Lebanon to the hyssop growing out of the wall. He also spoke about animals, birds, reptiles, and fish. ³⁴ Emissaries of all peoples, sent by every king on earth who had heard of his wisdom, came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom.^(J)