13 Solomon reigned in days of peace. God gave him rest all around, that he might set up a house for his name, and prepare a sanctuary forever. (WEB) 14 How wise you were made in your youth, and filled as a river with understanding! (WEB) 15 Your influence covered the earth, and you filled it with parables and riddles. (WEB)
Sirach 47:13–15
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