Nawˬ ve jawˇmawˇ Gʼuiˬsha hta‸ chiˇ mvuh-o. Yawˇ nawˬ hta‸ hkʼaˬ ma nyi ma cawˇ ve hta‸ hpeu‸ maˍ tuˬ, nawˬ hta‸ Iˉsaˍreˍlaˆ ve jawˇmawˇ te tcuh taˍ laˇ ve yoˬ. Yawˇ Iˉsaˍreˍlaˆ chaw hui hta‸ ha‸ ve teˇ ceuˬ, co co taiˍ taiˍ yeˬ chehˇ ve pa taw, mvuhˇmiˬ chi ve hkʼaw lo hteˇ ve cawˇ ve awˬ ceuˬ cawˬ la tuˬ, yawˇ nawˬ hta‸ jawˇmawˇ te tcuh taˍ laˇ ve yoˬ, teh‸ yawˇ hta‸ kʼoˆ piˇ ve yoˬ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is spoken by the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon. She praises God for making Solomon king because God loves Israel and wants to ensure justice and righteousness are done through Solomon's rule.
Explained for Children
Imagine if a queen came to visit a king and said, 'Wow, your dad (God) really likes you! He made you the boss because he loves all the people and wants you to be fair to everyone.' That's what the Queen of Sheba is saying to King Solomon.
Historical Background
This passage is from the Book of Chronicles, written after the Babylonian exile, around 530 BC. It was meant to inspire the returning Israelites by highlighting the glory and righteousness of their past kings, especially Solomon.
Living It Out Today
In a modern context, this verse can remind leaders in any community to prioritize fairness and justice. For example, a city council member could use this as a guide to ensure they make decisions that benefit everyone equally.