1 Kings 10:6-9

10:6 She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your wise sayings and insight ¹  was true! 10:7 I did not believe these things until I came and saw them with my own eyes. Indeed, I didn’t hear even half the story! ²  Your wisdom and wealth ³  surpass what was reported to me. 10:8 Your attendants, who stand before you at all times and hear your wise sayings, are truly happy! ⁴  10:9 May the Lord your God be praised because he favored ⁵  you by placing you on the throne of Israel! Because of the Lord’s eternal love for Israel, he made you king so you could make just and right decisions.” ⁶ 

¹ tn Heb “about your words [or perhaps, “deeds”] and your wisdom.”

² tn Heb “the half was not told to me.”

³ tn Heb “good.”

³ tn Heb “How happy are your men! How happy are these servants of yours, who stand before you continually, who hear your wisdom!”

⁴ tn Or “delighted in.”

⁵ tn Heb “to do justice and righteousness.”