1 Kings 3:11

New American Bible - revised edition

So God said to him: Because you asked for this—you did not ask for a long life for yourself, nor for riches, nor for the life of your enemies—but you asked for discernment to know what is right—

Cross References

1 Kings 3:10

The Lord was pleased by Solomon’s request.

1 Kings 3:28

When all Israel heard the judgment the king had given, they were in awe of him, because they saw that the king had in him the wisdom of God for giving right judgment.

1 Kings 3:9

Give your servant, therefore, a listening heart to judge your people and to distinguish between good and evil. For who is able to give judgment for this vast people of yours?”

2 Chronicles 1:11

God then replied to Solomon: Because this has been your wish—you did not ask for riches, treasures, and glory, or the life of those who hate you, or even for a long life for yourself, but you have asked for wisdom and knowledge in order to rule my people over whom I have made you king—

Psalm 4:6

Offer fitting sacrifices and trust in the Lord.

Proverbs 16:31

Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by a life that is just.

Jeremiah 45:5

And you, do you seek great things for yourself? Do not seek them! I am bringing evil on all flesh—oracle of the Lord—but I will grant you your life as spoils of war, wherever you may go.

Romans 8:26

In the same way, the Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes with inexpressible groanings.