So thought Solomon in his temptation, and made up his mind that there was nothing better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and make his soul enjoy good in his labour.

His house had no rival in the country round, and his garden was considered a miracle of art, having, in popular belief, all the fruits, flowers, and shrubs that had been known from the days of Solomon to those of Linnaeus.

All these advantages entitled Ibrahim to the appellation of the Solomon of his age; and yet Ibrahim was not happy.

Perdosa relieved Handy Solomon at the wheel; and Handy Solomon came directly over to me.

Ten of the tribes, or three quarters of the population, revolted from Rehoboam, Solomon's son and successor, and took for their king Jeroboam,a valiant man, who had been living for several years at the court of Shishak, king of Egypt, exiled by Solomon for his too great ambition.

Small profit for him in that: the next we know of him he is scandalising Handy Solomon by having a fit on the deck.

The root of the herb was concealed in a ring, which was applied to the nostrils of the demoniac; and Josephus remarks that he saw himself a Jewish priest practise the art of Solomon with complete success in the presence of the Emperor Vespasian, his sons and the tribunes of the Roman army.

How few men could have resisted such powerful temptations as assailed Solomon on every side!

The nations and tribes subject to Solomon from the river of Egypt to the Euphrates, and from Syria to the Red Sea, paid a fixed tribute, while their kings and princes sent rich presents,vessels of gold and silver, costly arms and armor, rich garments and robes, horses and mules, perfumes and spices.

a w'ile ter w'at wuz gwine on 'twix' Solomon en his junesey, er whuther his own co'tin'

These books he collected together, and in the evening called Uncle Solomon into the house.

It is reserved for wealthy nations, and for sovereigns who may possess the riches of Solomon without being endowed with his wisdom.

But these Travelling Freemasons, whether led into the error, if error it be, by a mistaken reading of history, or by a superstitious reverence for tradition, always esteemed King Solomon as the founder of their Order.

The days of David approached fast that he should die, and did do call Solomon before him, and there he commanded him to keep the commandments of our Lord and walk in his ways, and to observe his ceremonies, his precepts and his judgments, as it is written in the law of Moses, and said: Our Lord confirm thee in thy reign, and send to thee wisdom to rule it well.

Mars Jeems say su't'nly, en gun Solomon a pass en a note ter de oberseah on de yuther plantation, en sont Solomon down ter Robeson County wid a hoss en buggy fer ter fetch his junesey back.

I was on hand before the appointed time, and when I saw the girl walking slowly up the shaded avenue, I felt obliged to go to her and tell her that she was too soon, and that she must not meet Solomon near the palace.

"The sentiment is well expressed by Plato, but much better by Solomon than him.

As Benaiah, captain of David's guard, adhered to Solomon against Adonijah, so general Sackville adhered to the duke of York against the prince of Orange (1590-1652).