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Berean Standard Bible

“But I did not believe these things until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half was told to me. Your wisdom and prosperity have far exceeded the report I heard.”

1 Kings 10:7

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But I did not believe these things until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half was told to me. Your wisdom and prosperity have far exceeded the report I heard.

World English Bible (WEB)

However I didn’t believe the words until I came and my eyes had seen it. Behold, not even half was told me! Your wisdom and prosperity exceed the fame which I heard.

King James Version (KJV)

Howbeit I believed not the words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the half was not told me: thy wisdom and prosperity exceedeth the fame which I heard.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Howbeit I believed not the words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the half was not told me; thy wisdom and prosperity exceed the fame which I heard.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But I had no faith in what was said about you, till I came and saw for myself; and now I see that it was not half the story; your wisdom and your wealth are much greater than they said.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas yo no lo creía, hasta que he venido, y mis ojos han visto, que ni aun la mitad fué lo que se me dijo: es mayor tu sabiduría y bien que la fama que yo había oído.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Yo no lo creí hasta que vine, pero ahora lo he visto por mí misma. Ahora me doy cuenta de que lo que se me había dicho no era ni la mitad. Tu sabiduría y tu prosperidad superan todo lo que conozco.

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