Top 10 King Solomon Quotes about Life and Love

     King Solomon Quotes about life and love: The 10 most brilliant, striking and longing phrases of Solomon. Quotes, Inspiring excerpts, Intriguing and Motivational Phrases!

Who Was King Solomon?

     Solomon was a king of Israel (mentioned, above all, in the Book of Kings), son of David with Bathsheba, who would have become the third king of Israel, ruling for about forty years (according to some biblical chronologies, from 966 to 926 BC). Solomon is also the writer of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, wisdom books of the Bible.

     The name Solomon or Shlomo (in Hebrew: שלמה), derives from the word Shalom, which means "peace" and has the meaning of "Pacific" (in Arabic سليمان Sulayman). Also called Jedidias by the prophet Nathan. 2 Samuel (2 Samuel 12: 24-25).

     It was who, according to the Bible (in Kings and Chronicles), ordered the construction of the Temple of Jerusalem, in its 4th year, also known as the Temple of Solomon. After that, he ordered the construction of a new Royal Palace for the High Priest, the Palace of the Daughter of Pharaoh, the Cedar House of Lebanon and the Portico of the Columns. The description of his throne was unique in his day. He had strong walls built in the city of Jerusalem, as well as several fortified cities and watchtowers.

Quotes from King Solomon:

"Remember God in everything you do, and he will show you the right way."

"Whoever is wise seeks to learn, but fools are satisfied with their own ignorance."

"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your heart."

"Some friendships do not last, but a true friend is closer than a brother."

"The wise man hides his wisdom, the fool announces his ignorance."

King Solomon Quotes on Love:

"For when wisdom enters your heart, and knowledge is pleasing to your soul, good wisdom will keep you and intelligence will keep you."

"The many waters cannot quench this love, nor can the rivers drown it; even if someone gave all their household goods for love, they would certainly despise it."

"If you let the ax lose its cut and don't sharpen it, you'll have to work harder. It's smarter to plan before you act."

"There are four mysterious things that I cannot understand: The eagle flying in the sky; The snake crawling on the rocks; The ship that finds its way into the sea; And the love between a man and a woman."

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Recognize him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight."

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