And Solomon's wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt."—Kings iv.
In Solomon's most peaceful reign
What happiness was felt!
Under his vine and fig tree, then,
Each man in safety dwelt.
Israel and Judah lived secure,
In Canaan's fruitful land,
And God enlarged the Monarch's heart,
And made him understand
All wisdom Eastern sages learn'd,
And those of Egypt, too;
Of trees of Lebanon he wrote,—
All living plants he knew.
Of beasts,—of fowl,—of creeping things,
And fish the king could write,
And in his Songs and Proverbs still
All nations take delight.
Silver, and gold, and precious stones,
Were sent him day by day,
And camels laden with rich goods,
From regions far away.
