2 Chronicles 9:5-8

9:5 She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your wise sayings and insight ¹  was true! 9:6 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 surpasses what was reported to me. 9:7 Your attendants, who stand before you at all times and hear your wise sayings, are truly happy! ³  9:8 May the Lord your God be praised because he favored ⁴  you by placing you on his throne as the one ruling on his behalf! ⁵  Because of your God’s love for Israel and his lasting commitment to them, ⁶  he made you king over them so you could make just and right decisions.” ⁷ 

[9:5]  ¹ tn Heb “about your words [or perhaps, “deeds”] and your wisdom.”

[9:6]  ² tn Heb “the half was not told to me.”

[9:7]  ³ tn Heb “How happy are your men! How happy are these servants of yours, who stand before you continually, who hear your wisdom!”

[9:8]  ⁴ tn Or “delighted in.”

[9:8]  ⁵ tn Heb “as king for the Lord your God.”

[9:8]  ⁶ tn Heb “to make him stand permanently.”

[9:8]  ⁷ tn Heb “to do justice and righteousness.”