wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. I will also give you riches, wealth, and honor, such as none of the kings who were before you has possessed, nor will those who will come after you.”

When the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the house which he had built,

Then she said to the king, “It was a true story that I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.

But I did not believe their stories until I came and my own eyes saw it all. And behold, not even half of the greatness of your wisdom was reported to me. You have surpassed the report that I heard.

How blessed are your men, how blessed are these servants of yours, who stand before you continually and hear your wisdom!

So King Solomon became greater than all the kings of the earth in wealth and wisdom.

And all the kings of the earth were seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart.

“And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God which is in your hand, appoint magistrates and judges so that they may judge all the people who are in the province beyond the Euphrates River, that is, all those who know the laws of your God; and you may teach anyone who is ignorant of them.

Is their tent-cord not pulled out within them? They die, yet without wisdom.’

And show you the secrets of wisdom! For sound wisdom has two sides. Know then that God forgets part of your guilt.

“Truly then you are the people, And with you wisdom will die!

Wisdom is with the aged, And with long life comes understanding.

Job Speaks of the Power of God

“Wisdom and might are with Him; Advice and understanding belong to Him.

Strength and sound wisdom are with Him. One who goes astray and one who leads astray belong to Him.

Oh that you would be completely silent, And that it would become your wisdom!

Do you hear the secret discussion of God, And limit wisdom to yourself?

What advice you have given to one without wisdom! What helpful insight you have abundantly provided!

The Search for Wisdom Is Harder

“But where can wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding?

Coral and crystal are not to be mentioned; And the acquisition of wisdom is more valuable than pearls.

Where then does wisdom come from? And where is this place of understanding?

And to mankind He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

I thought age should speak, And increased years should teach wisdom.

So do not say, ‘We have found wisdom: God will defeat him, not man.’

If not, listen to me; Keep silent, and I will teach you wisdom.”

‘Job speaks without knowledge, And his words are without wisdom.