Solomon Quotes


Do not envy the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.


Context

This is one of the proverbs of King Solomon of the Jews, son of King David.


Citations

Old Testament, Solomon, 970 BC-928 BC, Book of Proverbs, 3:31

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Solomon
Solomon
  • Born:
  • Nationality: Hebrew
  • Profession: Leader, King

Solomon, also called Jedidiah, was, according to the Hebrew Bible or Old Testament, Quran, and Hadiths, a fabulously wealthy and wise king of the United Kingdom of Israel who succeeded his father, King David. The conventional dates of Solomon's reign are about 970 to 931 BCE, normally given in alignment with the dates of David's reign. He is described as king of the United Monarchy, which broke apart into the northern Kingdom of Israel and the southern Kingdom of Judah shortly after his death. Following the split, his patrilineal descendants ruled over Judah alone.

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