1 Kings 4:29-34

The Voice

²⁹ God gave Solomon wisdom and discernment: his mind was as expansive as the sands of the beach; ³⁰ his wisdom was far beyond that of the wise men of the East and of Egypt. ³¹ He was the wisest of any other man. He was even wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, Heman, and Calcol and Darda (Mahol’s sons). Solomon was immensely famous in all the nearby countries. ³² He also wrote 3,000 proverbs and composed 1,005 songs. ³³ He reflected upon trees, from Lebanon’s cedars to the hyssop that blankets the walls. He reflected upon animals, birds, reptiles, and fish. ³⁴ People came from every corner of the earth—sent by kings who were fascinated by Solomon’s wise reputation—to listen to Solomon’s wisdom.