But I didn’t believe the reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, I was not even told half. Your wisdom and prosperity far exceed the report I heard.(A) How happy are your men.[a] How happy are these servants of yours, who always stand in your presence hearing your wisdom.(B) Blessed be the Lord your God! He delighted in you and put you on the throne of Israel,(C) because of the Lord’s eternal love for Israel.(D) He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.”(E)

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Footnotes

  1. 10:8 LXX, Syr read your wives

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