Translations
Modern
Solomon composed three thousand proverbs, and his songs numbered a thousand and five.
Traditional
And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five.
Literal
And He spoke three thousand proverbs, and his songs were a thousand and five.
Latin
Locutus est quoque Salomon tria millia parabolas: et fuerunt carmina ejus quinque et mille.
Original
Hebrew
English
Solomon composed three thousand proverbs, and his songs numbered a thousand and five.
Notes
proverbs … songs: Solomon wrote much of the book of Proverbs and composed Psalms 72 and 127. His knowledge of plants and animals showed his careful observation of nature (see Proverbs 6:6–8). Solomon’s wisdom and literary skill (see Matthew 12:42) are evident in the Song of Songs and Ecclesiastes. It is no surprise that many, including kings (1 Kings 10:1–9), sought Solomon's wisdom.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Glossary
Dara, Darda Kings, Books of First and Second Proverbs, Book of Solomon (Person)
Topics
Books: Not Extant, but Mentioned in Scripture: Natural History by Solomon Solomon: Wisdom and Fame of Song: Solomon Wrote One-Thousand and Five Wisdom of Solomon Wise Men: Solomon