1 Kings 3:11

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

God said to him, Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked for yourself long life, neither have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern justice;

Cross References

1 Kings 3:10

The speech pleased the Lord, that Shlomo had asked this thing.

1 Kings 3:28

All Yisra'el 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.

1 Kings 3:9

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

2 Chronicles 1:11

God said to Shlomo, Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches, wealth, or honor, nor the life of those who hate you, neither yet have asked long life; but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself, that you may judge my people, over whom I have made you king:

Psalm 4:6

Many say, *Who will show us any good?* LORD, let the light of your face shine on us.

Proverbs 16:31

Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.

Jeremiah 45:5

Seek you great things for yourself? Don't seek them; for, behold, I will bring evil on all flesh, says the LORD; but your life will I give to you for a prey in all places where you go.

Romans 8:26

In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don't know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can't be uttered.