And I surpassed in opulence all who were before me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also persevered with me
Other versions
King James Version
So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.English Standard Version
So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem. Also my wisdom remained with me.New International Version
I became greater by far than anyone in Jerusalem before me. In all this my wisdom stayed with me.