The proverbs of David's son Solomon, king of Israel.

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grieves his mother.

Here are some more proverbs by Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.

Moreover, besides being wise himself, the Teacher taught people what he had learned by listening, making inquiries, and composing many proverbs.

He was wiser than anyone of his day wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, Heman, and wiser than Mahol's sons Calcol and Darda.

Then David consoled his wife Bathsheba. He went in and had sex with her, and she bore a son whom he named Solomon. The LORD loved him,

Solomon then assumed his father David's throne, and his kingdom was firmly established.

"You have shed a lot of blood and fought great battles. You won't be building a house for my name, since you have shed so much blood on the earth in my sight. But look! A son born to you will live comfortably, because I will give him rest from all his enemies that surround him on every side, since his name will be "Solomon" - I will give peace and quiet for Israel during his lifetime.

"Now out of all of my sons (since the LORD has given me many of them), he has selected my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD, ruling over Israel.

He died at a good old age, having lived a full life, replete with riches and honor, and with his son Solomon reigning in his place.

The words of the Teacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.

"I have said these things to you in figurative language. The time is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figurative language, but will tell you plainly about the Father.

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The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;

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Proverbs

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grieves his mother.
Here are some more proverbs by Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.
He was wiser than anyone of his day wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, Heman, and wiser than Mahol's sons Calcol and Darda.
Moreover, besides being wise himself, the Teacher taught people what he had learned by listening, making inquiries, and composing many proverbs.
"I have said these things to you in figurative language. The time is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figurative language, but will tell you plainly about the Father.

Solomon

Then David consoled his wife Bathsheba. He went in and had sex with her, and she bore a son whom he named Solomon. The LORD loved him,
Solomon then assumed his father David's throne, and his kingdom was firmly established.
"You have shed a lot of blood and fought great battles. You won't be building a house for my name, since you have shed so much blood on the earth in my sight. But look! A son born to you will live comfortably, because I will give him rest from all his enemies that surround him on every side, since his name will be "Solomon" - I will give peace and quiet for Israel during his lifetime.
"Now out of all of my sons (since the LORD has given me many of them), he has selected my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD, ruling over Israel.
He died at a good old age, having lived a full life, replete with riches and honor, and with his son Solomon reigning in his place.

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I thought, experience should speak; abundance of years teaches wisdom.

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