Sirach 47:12-14

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹² After him a wise son rose up
    who because of him lived in security:^[a]
13 Solomon reigned in an age of peace,
    because God made all his borders tranquil,
so that he might build a house in his name
    and provide a sanctuary to stand forever.
¹⁴ How wise you were when you were young!
    You overflowed like the Nile^[b] with understanding.