Testament of Solomon, son of David, who reigned in Jerusalem and had dominion over all spirits of the air, of the earth and beneath the earth.
2Through them, he accomplished all the magnificent works of the Temple.
3This tells of the authorities they exercised against men and by which angels these demons are frustrated.
4When the Temple of Jerusalem was being built, the craftsmen were working on it.
5Ornias, the demon, came at sunset and took half of the wages and food of the chief of the craftsmen.
6He also sucked the thumb of the right hand of the boy every day.
7The boy, who was very beloved by me, was wasting away day after day.
8I, Solomon, questioned him and asked: Why do I see that each day you are thinner?
9The boy said: I implore you, O king, listen to what happens to me.
10After we are dismissed from work at the temple, an evil spirit comes and takes half of my wages and food.
11He also sucks my thumb, and my soul is in anguish.