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And she said to the king, It was a true report which I heard in my own land of thy word and of thy wisdom,

but I did not believe their words until I came, and my eyes had seen it, and, behold, not even the half of the greatness of thy wisdom was told me, for thou dost exceed the fame that I heard.

Blessed are thy men and blessed are these thy slaves, who stand continually before thee and hear thy wisdom.

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She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your achievements and your wisdom is true. But I did not believe what they said until I came(A) and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half the greatness of your wisdom was told me; you have far exceeded the report I heard. How happy your people must be! How happy your officials, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom!

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