1 Kings 4:32

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

He spoke three thousand proverbs, and his songs numbered one thousand five.

ASV

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

LSV

And he speaks three thousand allegories, and his songs [are] one thousand and five;

YLT

And he speaketh three thousand similes, and his songs [are] five, and the chief one;

DBY

And he spoke three thousand proverbs; and his songs were a thousand and five.

DRC

Solomon also spoke three thousand parables: and his poems were a thousand and five.

GNV

And Salomon spake three thousand prouerbs: and his songs were a thousand and fiue.

JPS5:12

And he spoke three thousand proverbs; and his songs were a thousand and five.

LXXE5:12

And Solomon spoke three thousand proverbs, and his songs were five thousand.

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WLC5:12

וַיְדַבֵּ֕ר שְׁלֹ֥שֶׁת אֲלָפִ֖ים מָשָׁ֑ל וַיְהִ֥י שִׁיר֖וֹ חֲמִשָּׁ֥ה וָאָֽלֶף׃KJV:1Kgs.4.32

LXX-Br5:12

Καὶ ἐλάλησε Σαλωμὼν τρισχιλίας παραβολὰς, καὶ ἦσαν ᾠδαι αὐτοῦ πεντακισχίλιαι.

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• Song of Songs 1:1–17This is Solomon’s Song of Songs. Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! For your love is more delightful than wine. The fragrance of your perfume is pleasing; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the…
• 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.”
• Proverbs 1:1–31These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel, for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight, and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and…
• Ecclesiastes 12:9Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.

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