F01 Solomon Rules Israel Poem by Simple Simon

With all patience and wisdom,
Solomon ruled his kingdom.
The instructions of David,
Always, he had followed.

With the King of Egypt,
A good alliance, he kept,
By marrying his daughter.
At David City, he kept her.

So much he loved
Each day of the Lord;
He wanted to build
A temple for God.

When the Lord appeared,
In his dream, he prayed,
'You made me a king
At my father's asking.'

'With justice I should rule,
Israel and its people
So, give me more wisdom,
To rule this kingdom.'

God smiled and told,
'It's long life and gold,
What others would ask for;
Why wisdom only you wish for? '

'A long life on this earth,
With wisdom and wealth,
All these, I shall grant
More than what you want.'

Thus, God spoke in his dream,
He then went to Jerusalem.
Before the Covenant Box, he stood,
And burnt-sacrifice, he offered.

People were happy and gay.
Whatever taxes, they did pay.
They had always plenty of food.
No wonder, they were loyal and good.

He appointed Governors,
At different state centers,
Who supplied him barley
And animal fodder regularly.

His well-planned administration
Received people's admiration;
He encouraged green plantation,
Besides animal and bird protection.

Many proverbs, songs, he composed.
Strict discipline, he enforced.
Severe punishment, he imposed
On offenders, caught red handed.

About his wisdom heard,
Kings all over the world
Heartily, they all praised
And to his words bowed.