Which three wisdom books did Solomon write?

Which three wisdom books did Solomon write?

• A. Song of Solomon; Ecclesiastes; Proverbs
• B. Psalms; Proverbs; Isaiah
• C. Ecclesiastes; Ruth; Proverbs
• D. Song of Solomon; Job; Psalms

Answer: (D)

Solomon is traditionally linked to three books in the wisdom literature. These are Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings many attribute to Solomon as a wise king. Ecclesiastes presents Solomon-like reflections on life, meaning, and the limits of human wisdom. Song of Solomon is a poetic book of love and beauty that traditional authorship also assigns to Solomon. The other two books in the options—Job and Psalms—come from different authors or groups and are not credited to Solomon. So the best match is the trio of Song of Solomon, Ecclesiastes, and Proverbs, since those are the books most commonly attributed to Solomon as wisdom writings.

Solomon is traditionally linked to three books in the wisdom literature. These are Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings many attribute to Solomon as a wise king. Ecclesiastes presents Solomon-like reflections on life, meaning, and the limits of human wisdom. Song of Solomon is a poetic book of love and beauty that traditional authorship also assigns to Solomon. The other two books in the options—Job and Psalms—come from different authors or groups and are not credited to Solomon. So the best match is the trio of Song of Solomon, Ecclesiastes, and Proverbs, since those are the books most commonly attributed to Solomon as wisdom writings.