1. When the queen of Sheba heard reports about Solomon, she came to Jerusalem to test Solomon with riddles. Accompanying her was a huge entourage, with camels carrying spices, large amounts of gold, and precious stones. After she arrived, she told Solomon everything that was on her mind.
2. Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him to answer.
3. When the queen of Sheba saw how wise Solomon was, the palace he had built,
4. the food on his table, his servants’ quarters, the function and dress of his attendants, his cupbearers and their dress, and the entirely burned offerings he offered at the Lord’s temple, it took her breath away.
5. "The report I heard about your deeds and wisdom when I was still at home is true," she said to the king.
6. "I didn’t believe it until I came and saw it with my own eyes. In fact, the half of it wasn’t told to me! You have far more than I was told.
7. Your people and these servants who continually serve you and get to listen to your wisdom are truly happy!
8. Bless the Lord your God because he was pleased to put you on the throne as king for the Lord your God. Because your God loved Israel and wanted to establish them forever, he has made you their king to uphold justice and righteousness."