1 Kings 3:11

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And the Lord said to Solomon: Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life or riches, nor the lives of thy enemies, but hast asked for thyself wisdom to discern judgment,

Cross References

Romans 8:26

Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmity. For we know not what we should pray for as we ought; but the Spirit himself asketh for us with unspeakable groanings.

1 Kings 3:9

Give therefore to thy servant an understanding heart, to judge thy people, and discern between good and evil. For who shall be able to judge this people, thy people which is so numerous?

Proverbs 16:31

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

Psalm 4:6

Offer up the sacrifice of justice, and trust in the Lord: many say, Who sheweth us good things?

1 Kings 3:10

And the word was pleasing to the Lord that Solomon had asked such a thing.

1 Kings 3:28

And all Israel heard the judgment which the king had judged: and they feared the king, seeing that the wisdom of God was in him to do judgment.

2 Chronicles 1:11

And God said to Solomon: Because this choice hath pleased thy heart, and thou hast not asked riches, and wealth, and glory, nor the lives of them that hate thee, nor many days of life: but hast asked wisdom and knowledge, to be able to judge my people, over which I have made thee king,

Jeremiah 45:5

And dost thou seek great things for thyself? Seek not: for, behold, I will bring evil upon all flesh, saith the Lord but I will give thee thy life and save thee in all places whithersoever thou shalt go.