⁶ Observe^(A) them carefully, for this will show your wisdom^(B) and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”^(C)

¹⁵ and how from infancy^(A) you have known the Holy Scriptures,^(B) which are able to make you wise^(C) for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

³⁴ From all nations people came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, sent by all the kings^(A) of the world, who had heard of his wisdom.^[a]

⁶ She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your achievements and your wisdom is true. ⁷ But I did not believe^(A) these things until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half was told me; in wisdom and wealth^(B) you have far exceeded the report I heard. ⁸ How happy your people must be! How happy your officials, who continually stand before you and hear^(C) your wisdom! ⁹ Praise^(D) be to the Lord your God, who has delighted in you and placed you on the throne of Israel. Because of the Lord’s eternal love^(E) for Israel, he has made you king to maintain justice^(F) and righteousness.”