^{5 Ref} And she said to the king, The account which was given to me in my country of your acts and your wisdom was true.

^{6 Ref} But I had no faith in what was said about you, till I came and saw for myself; and truly, word was not given me of half your great wisdom; you are much greater than they said.

^{7 Ref} Happy are your wives and happy these your servants whose place is ever before you, hearing your words of wisdom.

^{8 Ref} Praise be to the Lord your God whose pleasure it was to put you on the seat of his kingdom to be king for the Lord your God: because, in his love for Israel, it was the purpose of your God to make them strong for ever, he made you king over them, to be their judge in righteousness.