King Solomon

Proverbs 21:17 – The Easy Way To Get Rich

Proverbs 21:17This just in, the brain trust at Solomon Success has cracked the poverty code and figured out how we can all be rich – stop spending so much. Proverbs 21:17 reminds us in these words: “He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.” If only we in America would take these words to heart. In general, we spend way too much of our money indulging in activities that do nothing except drain the bank account.

King Solomon Says Get Thee Some Excellent Counsel

King Solomon, Proverbs 15:22In Proverbs 15:22, King Solomon reminds us of the value of retaining good counsel. We’re not talking about in anticipation of an ambush lawsuit – not that kind of counsel – but rather the wisdom of investment advisers and financial planners. Oh, and don’t leave out your spouse when it comes to seeking advice. They have a way of getting snippy about being excluded. Reminder the proverb we’re talking about? Essentially it goes like this:

King Solomon – the Short Version

King SolomonThe Biblical King Solomon was known for his wisdom, wealth, and writing. He is generally given credit for having authored Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. Solomon’s rise to power was not without incident. As the son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was promised the throne even though he wasn’t the eldest son. This irked Adonijah, who was the eldest son and had expected the keys to the Kingdom to be handed to him.