1 Now when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to Jerusalem to test Solomon with difficult questions, having a very great retinue, camels that bore spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones; and when she came to Solomon, she spoke with him about all that was in her heart.

2 And Solomon answered all her questions; there was nothing hidden from Solomon, that he could not explain it to her.

3 And when the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,

4 the food of his table, the seating of his servants, the service of his waiters and their apparel, his cupbearers and their apparel, and his chamber by which he went up to the house of Jehovah, it took her breath away.

5 And she said to the king: The word was true which I have heard in my own land, about your words and your wisdom.

6 However I did not believe their words until I had come and my eyes saw it; and behold, the half of the greatness of your wisdom was not told me. You exceed the reports which I have heard.

7 Happy are your men and happy are these your servants, who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom.

8 Blessed is Jehovah your God, who has delighted in you, setting you on His throne to be king for Jehovah your God. In your Gods love for Israel, to establish them forever, He has made you king over them, to do justice and righteousness.