1. When the queen of Sheba heard of Solomon’s fame, she came to Jerusalem to test Solomon with hard questions. Accompanied by a large caravan train, including camels carrying an abundance of spices and gold, and precious stones, she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was in her heart.
2. Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was hidden from Solomon which he did not explain to her.
3. When the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,
4. as well as the food on his table, the seating of his courtiers, the service and attire of his attendants, his cupbearers and their attire, and his procession with which he went up to the House of Adonai, it took her breath away.
5. She said to the king: “The report that I heard in my own land about your achievements and your wisdom is true.
6. But I did not believe their reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. And behold, not even half of the greatness of your wisdom was described to me—you surpass the report that I heard!
7. How blessed are your men, how blessed are your courtiers who continually stand in your presence and hear your wisdom.