1 Kings 3:9

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

So I ask you to give me the wisdom to rule and judge them well and to help me know the difference between right and wrong. Without such great wisdom, it would be impossible to rule this great nation.”

Cross References

James 1:5

Do any of you need wisdom? Ask God for it. He is generous and enjoys giving to everyone. So he will give you wisdom.

Proverbs 16:16

Wisdom is worth much more than gold. Understanding is worth much more than silver.

Hebrews 5:14

But solid food is for people who have grown up. From their experience they have learned to see the difference between good and evil.

John 5:30

“I can do nothing alone. I judge only the way I am told. And my judgment is right, because I am not trying to please myself. I want only to please the one who sent me.

2 Samuel 14:17

I know that the words of my lord the king will give me rest, because you are like an angel from God. You know what is good and what is bad. And the Lord your God is with you.”

1 Chronicles 22:12

He will make you the king of Israel. May the Lord give you wisdom and understanding so that you can lead the people and obey the law of the Lord your God.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from God is like this: First, it is pure. It is also peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help people who have trouble and to do good for others. This wisdom is always fair and honest.

Ephesians 5:17

So don’t be foolish with your lives, but learn what the Lord wants you to do.

Psalm 119:144

Your rules are always right. Help me understand them so that I can live.

Psalm 119:34

Help me understand your teachings, and I will follow them. Obeying them will be my greatest desire.

2 Corinthians 3:5

I don’t mean that we are able to do anything good ourselves. It is God who makes us able to do all that we do.

Matthew 3:14

But John tried to stop him. John said, “Why do you come to me to be baptized? I should be baptized by you!”

Ecclesiastes 7:11

Wisdom is better if you also have property. Wise people will get more than enough wealth.

Proverbs 20:12

It was the Lord who gave us eyes for seeing and ears for hearing.

2 Chronicles 1:10

Now give me wisdom and knowledge so that I can lead these people in the right way. No one could rule this great nation without your help.”

1 Chronicles 29:19

And help my son Solomon be true to you. Help him always obey your commands, laws, and rules. Help Solomon do these things. And help him build this Temple that I have planned.”

Philippians 1:10

that you will see the difference between what is important and what is not and choose what is important; that you will be pure and blameless for the coming of Christ;

2 Corinthians 2:16

To those who are being lost, this perfume smells like death, and it brings them death. But to those who are being saved, it has the sweet smell of life, and it brings them life. So who is good enough to do this work?

Matthew 3:11

“I baptize you with water to show that you have changed your hearts and lives. But there is someone coming later who is able to do more than I can. I am not good enough to be the slave who takes off his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Surely there is no one on earth who always does good and never sins. But wisdom can make one person stronger than ten leaders in a city.

Jeremiah 1:6

Then I said, “But, Lord GOD, I don’t know how to speak. I am only a boy.”

Proverbs 14:8

Wisdom lets smart people know what they are doing, but stupid people only think they know.

Psalm 119:73

With your hands you made me and helped me become what I am. Now help me learn and understand your commands.

1 Kings 3:28

The people of Israel respected the king when they heard about this decision. They saw he had the wisdom of God to make the right decisions.

1 Kings 3:10

The Lord was happy that Solomon asked for wisdom.

1 Kings 10:24

People everywhere wanted to see King Solomon and listen to the great wisdom that God had given him.

Jeremiah 45:5

Baruch, you are looking for great things for yourself. Don’t look for them, because I will make terrible things happen to all the people.’ This is what the Lord said. ‘You will have to go many places. But I will let you escape alive wherever you go.’”

Daniel 2:21

He changes the times and seasons. He gives power to kings, and he takes their power away. He gives wisdom to people, so they become wise. He lets people learn things and become wise.