5 She said to the king, "The report I heard in my own country about your achievements and your wisdom is true.

Other Translations of 2 Chronicles 9:5

King James Version

5 And she said to the king, It was a true report report: Heb. word which I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom:

English Standard Version

5 And she said to the king, "The report was true that I heard in my own land of your words and of your wisdom,

The Message

5 She said to the king, "It's all true! Your reputation for accomplishment and wisdom that reached all the way to my country is confirmed.

New King James Version

5 Then she said to the king: "It was a true report which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.

New Living Translation

5 She exclaimed to the king, "Everything I heard in my country about your achievements and wisdom is true!

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 9:5

Commentary on 2 Chronicles 9:1-12

(Read 2 Chronicles 9:1-12)

This history has been considered, Matthew 12:42, we must not pass it over without observing, that those who know the worth of true wisdom will grudge no pains or cost to obtain it. The queen of Sheba put herself to a great deal of trouble and expense to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and yet, learning from him to serve God, and do her duty, she thought herself well paid for her pains. Heavenly wisdom is that pearl of great price, for which, if we part with all, we make a good bargain.