2 Chronicles 9:5

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true.

American Standard Version (1901)

And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom.

Bible in Basic English

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

And she said to the king: The word is true which I heard in my country of thy virtues and wisdom.

Free Bible Version

She told the king, “It's true what I heard in my own country about your proverbs and your wisdom!

Geneva Bible 1599

And she saide to the King, It was a true worde which I heard in mine owne lande of thy sayings, and of thy wisedome:

King James (Authorized) Version

And she said to the king, It was a true report which I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom:

Translation for Translators

She said to the king, “Everything that I heard in my own country about you and about how wise you are is true!

Unlocked Literal Bible

She said to the king, “It is true, the report that I heard in my own land of your words and your wisdom.

Noah Webster Bible

And she said to the king, It was a true report which I heard in my own land of thy acts, and of thy wisdom:

World English Bible

She said to the king, “It was a true report that I heard in my own land of your acts and of your wisdom.

Young's Literal Translation

And she saith unto the king, 'True [is] the word that I heard in my land concerning thy matters and concerning thy wisdom,

Context

The Queen of Sheba

⁴the food at his table, the seating of his servants, the service and attire of his attendants and cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he presented at the house of the LORD, it took her breath away. ⁵She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true.⁶But I did not believe the reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not half of the greatness of your wisdom was told to me. You have far exceeded the report I heard.

Sermons

The Lord Stirred Up the Spirit of Cyrus.

F.B. Meyer

Summary

In this verse, the Queen of Sheba expresses her awe and amazement at the wisdom and prosperity of King Solomon and his kingdom. She acknowledges the blessings that God has bestowed upon Solomon, recognizing that his wisdom and achievements are a reflection of God's favor. The Queen of Sheba's visit serves as a testament to the greatness of Solomon's reign and the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His promises to His people. This encounter highlights the importance of seeking wisdom and honoring God in all aspects of life, as it leads to blessings and prosperity.

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