31. He was wiser than any man, including Ethan the Ezrahite or Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. He was famous in all the neighboring nations.
32. He composed 3,000 proverbs and 1,005 songs.
33. He produced manuals on botany, describing every kind of plant, from the cedars of Lebanon to the hyssop that grows on walls. He also produced manuals on biology, describing animals, birds, insects, and fish.
34. People from all nations came to hear Solomon’s display of wisdom; they came from all the kings of the earth who heard about his wisdom.