11. And he appointed singers to stand opposite the altar, and by their voices he provided sweet music.
12. And he provided beauty for the celebrations, and he gave order to the times, even until the end of his life, so that they would praise the holy name of the Lord, and magnify the sanctity of God, from early morning.
13. The Lord purged his sins, and he exalted his horn forever. And he gave him the covenant of the kingdom, and a throne of glory in Israel.
14. After him, an understanding son rose up. And by means of him, he cast down all the power of the enemies.
15. Solomon reigned in days of peace, and God subjected all his enemies to him, so that he might build a house in his name, and prepare a sanctuary for all time. O how well-taught you were in your youth!
16. And you were filled with wisdom like a river, and your mind exposed the world.
17. And you explained mysteries by means of parables. Your name became known to far off islands, and you were beloved for your peace.
18. The earth was in wonder over your canticles, and proverbs, and parables, and interpretations,
19. and over the name of the Lord God, who is known as the God of Israel.
20. You gathered gold like copper, and you multiplied silver like lead.
21. But you bent your thigh to women, and you were held by the power of your body.
22. You brought a stain upon your glory, and you profaned your seed, so as to bring wrath upon your children, and to incite your foolishness,