Wise Sayings of King Solomon

King Solomon of Biblical times was recognized as a wise man, who in his writings taught many philosophies. A few of his many, can be read in the Bible's Book of Proverbs. Following is a sample of others which apply even today to our daily living.

An adage is a “short but memorable saying which holds some important fact of experience that is considered true by many people.” It also means a maxim or proverb.

Apply your Heart to Instruction

and your Ears to the Words of Knowledge.

Listen to your Father who gave you Life,

and do not despise your Mother when she is old.

Buy the Truth and don't sell it;

get Wisdom, Discipline and Understanding.

The Father of the righteous has great Joy.

Whoever fathers a wise child, delights in him.

Let your father and your mother be glad!

Let her who bore you, rejoice.

Through Wisdom, a house is built;

by Understanding, it is established;

by Knowledge, the rooms are filled

with all rare and beautiful treasure.

If you falter in the time of trouble,

your strength is small.

Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,

but dwelling on it separates close friends.

Those who love their children

care enough to discipline them.

There are 3 things that amaze me...

no, 4 things that I don't understand:

how an eagle glides through the sky,

how a snake slithers on the rock,

how a ship navigates the ocean,

how a man loves a woman.

All the rivers run into the sea,

yet the sea is not full.

How delightful is your love, my bride!

How much more pleasing is your love than wine...

And the fragrance of your perfume than any spice!

Many waters cannot quench love;

rivers cannot wash it away.

If one were to give all the wealth of his home for love,

it would be utterly scorned.

Love is patient, love is kind.

It does not envy, it does not boast,

it is not proud.

It is not rude, it is not seeking.

It is not easily angered.

it keeps no records of wrongs.

It always protects, always trusts,

always hopes, always perseveres.

You are constantly as a muse within my mind... I share these foregoing writings with you, My King Solomon...(who has created some profound statements and beliefs during our frequent discussions):

“In the Quest of Knowledge, it has no Value unless it is offered!”

“Taking a tangent in a conversation, sometimes is not only humourous,

but falls into the category of Collective Wisdom.”

“Desire without Results is Unrewarded.

You will never know Love, unless you surrender to it.

Love is the Prize. Yielding conquers All!”

“Time is not always of the Essence,

even when it appears to be.”

“Stop worrying about What you Forget;

Start enjoying What you're Missing!”

“You're never too old to Learn;

You're never too old to Teach;

You shouldn't be too old to Listen!”

"Waiting for the moment

leaves one with an undesirable destination."

(Solomon Fein)

To a few of my articles, he has occasionally contributed a few lines.

Merle Baird-Kerr
March 12, 2011