(as) wise as Solomon

Exceptionally wise, discerning, or sound in judgment. A reference to the biblical King Solomon, renowned for his wisdom. She is considered as wise as Solomon and has become something of a matriarch within the community. You'd think he'd be wise as Solomon after so many years in this industry, but he's still a careless old fool. I've always thought Grandpa was wise as Solomon—that's why I still go to him for advice today!

have the wisdom of Solomon

To have an exceptional amount or degree of wisdom or sagacity, especially in the face of a difficult problem. Possibly a reference to the story of the Judgement of Solomon from the Hebrew Bible, or else perhaps to the Book of Wisdom (also known as the Wisdom of Solomon), one of the biblical books of the Apocrypha. Even if you had the wisdom of Solomon, there will be no way to save the company if our new product isn't a success. There may be a solution to this issue that doesn't upset some part of the community, but you'd have to have the wisdom of Solomon to find it. You'd think he'd have the wisdom of Solomon after so many years in this industry, but he's still a careless old fool.

require the wisdom of Solomon

To require an exceptional amount or degree of wisdom or sagacity, especially in the face of a difficult problem. Possibly a reference to either the story of the Judgement of Solomon from the Hebrew Bible, or the Book of Wisdom (also known as the Wisdom of Solomon), one of the biblical books of the Apocrypha. If this new product isn't a success, it will require the wisdom of Solomon to come up with a strategy that can save the business. There may be a solution to this issue that doesn't upset some part of the community, but it would require the wisdom of Solomon to find it.

Solomon's choice

A decision that will ultimately be to the benefit of one party and the detriment of another. Regulators will have to make a Solomon's choice. If they opt to strengthen consumer protections, it could undermine the economic viability of this entire industry. This situation has really turned into a Solomon's choice for us. Whatever we decide, someone is going to lose out.

take the wisdom of Solomon

To require an exceptional amount or degree of wisdom or sagacity, especially in the face of a difficult problem. Possibly a reference to the story of the Judgement of Solomon from the Hebrew Bible, or else perhaps to the Book of Wisdom (also known as the Wisdom of Solomon), one of the biblical books of the Apocrypha. If this new product isn't a success, it will take the wisdom of Solomon to come up with a strategy that can save the business. There may be a solution to this issue that doesn't upset some part of the community, but it would take the wisdom of Solomon to find it.

the wisdom of Solomon

An exceptional amount or degree of wisdom or sagacity, especially in the face of a difficult problem. Possibly a reference to the story of the Judgement of Solomon from the Hebrew Bible, or else perhaps to the Book of Wisdom (also known as the Wisdom of Solomon), one of the biblical books of the Apocrypha. If this new product isn't a success, it will take the wisdom of Solomon to come up with a strategy that can save the business. There may be a solution to this issue that doesn't upset some part of the community, but you'd have to have the wisdom of Solomon to find it.

*wise as Solomon

and *wise as an owl

very wise. (*Also: as ~.) If you are in trouble, get Chris to advise you. He's as wise as Solomon. This is a difficult problem. You'd need to be as wise as an owl to be able to solve it.