Sirach 47:13-15

Common English Bible

¹³ Solomon reigned at a time of peace.
    God gave him tranquillity on every side,
        so that he might build a house
        for God’s name
        and prepare a sanctuary
        that would last forever.
¹⁴ How wise you were in your youth!
    You were filled
    like a river with understanding.
¹⁵ Your spirit filled the earth,
    and you were full of puzzling proverbs.