7. and subdued the enemy on every side.He campaigned against the hostile Philistinesand shattered their power till our own day.
8. With his every deed he offered thanksto God Most High, in words of praise.With his whole heart he loved his Maker
9. and daily had his praises sung;
10. He added beauty to the feastsand solemnized the seasons of each year
9b. With string music before the altar,providing sweet melody for the psalms
10b. So that when the Holy Name was praised,before daybreak the sanctuary would resound.
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!
15. Your understanding covered the whole earth,and, like a sea, filled it with knowledge.
16. Your fame reached distant coasts,and you were beloved for your peaceful reign.