1 Kings 10:7

KJV

Howbeit I believed not the words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the half was not told me: thy wisdom and prosperity exceedeth the fame which I heard.

— 1 Kings 10:7, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 1 Kings Chapter 10 connects to 7 cross-references. The queen of Sheba visits Solomon to test his wisdom with hard questions; she is overwhelmed by his wisdom, his palace, his food, his servants, and his temple worship. She presents extraordinary gifts of gold, spices, and precious stones; Solomon …

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Other Translations

ASV

Howbeit I believed not the words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the half was not told me; thy wisdom and prosperity exceed the fame which I heard.

YLT

and I gave no credence to the words till that I have come, and my eyes see, and lo, it was not declared to me--the half; thou hast added wisdom and goodness unto the report that I heard.

BBE

But I had no faith in what was said about you, till I came and saw for myself; and now I see that it was not half the story; your wisdom and your wealth are much greater than they said.

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