Two Epistles Concerning Virginity

By Clement of Rome

Chapter XII.--Solomon's Infatuation Through Women.

Hast thou not read the history of Solomon, the son of David, the man to whom God gave wisdom, and knowledge, and largeness of mind, [484] and riches, and much glory, beyond all men? Yet this same man, through women, came to ruin, [485] and departed from the Lord.