1 Kings 3:11

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And the Lord said to Solomon: "Since you have requested this word, and you have not asked for many days or for wealth for yourself, nor for the lives of your enemies, but instead you have requested for yourself wisdom in order to discern judgment:

Cross References

1 Kings 3:10

And the word was pleasing before the Lord, that Solomon had requested this kind of thing.

1 Kings 3:28

Then all of Israel heard about the judgment that the king had judged, and they feared the king, seeing that the wisdom of God was in him to accomplish judgment.

1 Kings 3:9

Therefore, give to your servant a teachable heart, so that he may be able to judge your people, and to discern between good and evil. For who will be able to judge this people, your people, who are so many?"

2 Chronicles 1:11

Then God said to Solomon: "Since this is the choice that pleased your heart, and you did not request wealth and substance and glory, nor the lives of those who hate you, nor even many days of life, since instead you requested wisdom and knowledge so that you may be able to judge my people, over whom I have appointed you as king:

Psalm 4:6

Offer the sacrifice of justice, and hope in the Lord. Many say, "Who reveals to us what is good?"

Proverbs 16:31

Old age is a crown of dignity, when it is found in the ways of justice.

Jeremiah 45:5

And are you seeking great things for yourself? Do not choose to seek them. For behold, I will lead evil over all that is flesh, says the Lord. But I will give your life to you unto salvation, in every place, wherever you may travel."

Romans 8:26

And similarly, the Spirit also helps our weakness. For we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself asks on our behalf with ineffable sighing.