And after him rose up Nathan

2 As is the fat when it is separated from the peace offering,

3 He played with lions as with kids,

4 In his youth did he not slay a giant,

5 For he called upon the Most High Lord;

6 So they glorified him for his ten thousands,

7 For he destroyed the enemies on every side,

8 In every work of his he gave thanks to the Holy One Most High with words of glory;

9 Also he set singers before the altar,

10 He gave comeliness to the feasts,

11 The Lord took away his sins,

12 After him rose up a son, a man of understanding;

13 Solomon reigned in days of peace;

14 How wise wast thou made in thy youth,

15 Thy soul covered the earth,

16 Thy name reached unto the isles afar off;

17 For thy songs and proverbs and parables,

18 By the name of the Lord God,

19 Thou didst bow thy loins unto women,

20 Thou didst blemish thine honor,

21 So that the sovereignty was divided,

22 But the Lord will never forsake his mercy;

23 And so rested Solomon with his fathers;

24 And their sins were multiplied exceedingly,

25 For they sought out all manner of wickedness,