The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes a father rejoice, but a foolish son is a grief to his mother.

These are also proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah transcribed.

For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol; and his fame was in all the surrounding nations.

He spoke three thousand proverbs, and his songs were one thousand and five.

And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yes, he pondered, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

These things I have spoken to you in figurative language; but the time is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figurative language, but I will clearly make known to you concerning the Father.

And David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in to her and lay with her. And she bore a son, and he called his name Solomon. Now Jehovah loved him,

and He sent word by the hand of Nathan the prophet: So he called his name Jedidiah, because of Jehovah.

And Solomon sat on the throne of his father David; and his kingdom was firmly established.

Behold, a son shall be born to you, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies all around. His name shall be Solomon, for I will give peace and tranquillity to Israel in his days.

And of all my sons (for Jehovah has given me many sons) He has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the kingdom of Jehovah, over Israel.

And he died in a good old age, satisfied with days, riches and honor; and Solomon his son reigned in his place.