⁹ So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem; also my wisdom remained with me.^(A)

¹⁶ I said to myself, “I have acquired great wisdom, surpassing all who were over Jerusalem before me, and my mind has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.”^(A)

²⁵ The Lord highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed upon him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.^(A)

²³ Thus King Solomon excelled all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom.^(A)

²² Thus King Solomon excelled all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom.^{(A) 23} All the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind.

Solomon Requests Wisdom

1 Solomon son of David strengthened himself in his kingdom; the Lord his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.^(A)

⁷ but I did not believe the reports until I came and my own eyes saw it. Not even half had been told me; your wisdom and prosperity far surpass the report that I had heard.

¹² I now do according to your word. Indeed, I give you a wise and discerning mind; no one like you has been before you, and no one like you shall arise after you.^(A)