1 Kings 3:11

A Conservative Version

And God said to him, Because thou have asked this thing, and have not asked for thyself long life, neither have asked riches for thyself, nor have asked the life of thine enemies, but have asked for thyself understanding to discern

Cross References

Romans 8:26

And likewise also the Spirit helps our weaknesses, for we know not what we would pray for as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes for us with inexpressible groanings.

1 Kings 3:9

Give thy servant therefore an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to judge this thy great people?

Proverbs 16:31

The hoary head is a crown of glory. It shall be found in the way of righteousness.

Psalm 4:6

Many there are who say, Who will show us good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

1 Kings 3:10

And the speech pleased LORD, that Solomon had asked this thing.

1 Kings 3:28

And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged. And they feared the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do justice.

2 Chronicles 1:11

And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thy heart, and thou have not asked riches, wealth, or honor, nor the life of those who hate thee, neither yet have asked long life, but have asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that

Jeremiah 45:5

And do thou seek great things for thyself? Seek them not, for, behold, I will bring evil upon all flesh, says LORD, but thy life I will give to thee for a prey in all places where thou go.