13+ King Solomon Quotes On Death, Marriage And Wealth
King Solomon was a king of Israel in the 10th century BCE. He is renowned for his wisdom and for building the first Temple of Jerusalem. He is an important figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and is considered to be one of the most powerful and influential monarchs of the ancient world. Following is our collection on famous quotes by King Solomon on life, death, marriage.
Your own soul is nourished when you are kind; it is destroyed when you are cruel. — King Solomon
Start with God - the first step in learning is bowing down to God; only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning. — King Solomon
Kindness and faithfulness keep a king safe, through kindness his throne is made secure. — King Solomon
As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. — King Solomon
All the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea is not full. — King Solomon
In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider. — King Solomon
A good name is rather to be chosen than riches. — King Solomon
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. — King Solomon
A merry heart doeth good like medicine. — King Solomon
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. — King Solomon
Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor. — King Solomon
Train up a child in the way that he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. — King Solomon
Who is the wise man? He who sees what's going to be born. — King Solomon
Life Lessons by King Solomon
- King Solomon taught that wisdom is more valuable than wealth and that it should be sought after and treasured.
- He also believed in the importance of justice and mercy, and that a wise ruler should be able to balance both.
- Lastly, King Solomon showed the importance of humility and the dangers of pride, and that it is better to seek counsel than rely on one's own wisdom.
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