¹⁰ And all the people saw the cloud at the door of the Tent, and they went down on their faces, everyone at the door of his tent.

³¹ And the people had faith in them; and hearing that the Lord had taken up the cause of the children of Israel and had seen their troubles, with bent heads they gave him worship.

¹⁴ Then, turning his face about, the king gave a blessing to all the men of Israel; and they were all on their feet together.

²² Then Solomon took his place before the altar of the Lord, all the men of Israel being present, and stretching out his hands to heaven,

¹³ The tax-farmer, on the other hand, keeping far away, and not lifting up even his eyes to heaven, made signs of grief and said, God, have mercy on me, a sinner.