Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD. Give me understanding according to thy word.
And if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask from God who gives to all generously and not reproaching, and it will be given to him.
In my distress I called upon LORD, and cried to my God. He heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry before him came into his ears.
Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people. For who can judge this thy people, that is so great?
And he changes the times and the seasons. He removes kings, and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding.
Then the priests the Levites arose and blessed the people. And their voice was heard, and their prayer came up to his holy habitation, even to heaven.
Only LORD give thee discretion and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, so that thou may keep the law of LORD thy God.
Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law, yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.