9. and daily had his praises sung;
10. He added beauty to the feastsand solemnized the seasons of each year
11. The Lord forgave him his sinsand exalted his strength forever;He conferred on him the rights of royaltyand established his throne in Israel.
12. Because of his merits he had as successora wise son, who lived in security:
13. Solomon reigned during an era of peace,for God brought rest to all his borders.He built a house to the name of God,and established a lasting sanctuary.
14. How wise you were when you were young,overflowing with instruction, like the Nile in flood!