²³ So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom.

²⁵ And the Lord magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed upon him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.

²² And king Solomon passed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

⁹ So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.