1 Kings 4:32

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“Solomon composed three thousand proverbs, and his songs numbered a thousand and five.”

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BSBPD

“Solomon composed three thousand proverbs, and his songs numbered a thousand and five.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And he spake three thousand proverbs; and his songs were a thousand and five.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And he speaketh three thousand similes, and his songs <FI>are<Fi> five, and the chief one;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Kings 4:32 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Proverbs 1:1These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel,
  2. Ecclesiastes 12:9Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.
  3. Song of Solomon 1:1This is Solomon’s Song of Songs.
  4. Matthew 13:35So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: “I will open My mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden since the foundation of the world.”

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