1 Kings 3:9

New International Version

So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?”

Cross References

James 1:5

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!

Hebrews 5:14

But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.

John 5:30

By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me.

2 Samuel 14:17

“And now your servant says, ‘May the word of my lord the king secure my inheritance, for my lord the king is like an angel of God in discerning good and evil. May the Lord your God be with you.’ ”

1 Chronicles 22:12

May the Lord give you discretion and understanding when he puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the law of the Lord your God.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.

Ephesians 5:17

Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

Psalm 119:144

Your statutes are always righteous; give me understanding that I may live.

Psalm 119:34

Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart.

2 Corinthians 3:5

Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God.

Matthew 3:14

But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”

Ecclesiastes 7:11

Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing and benefits those who see the sun.

Proverbs 20:12

Ears that hear and eyes that see— the Lord has made them both.

2 Chronicles 1:10

Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?”

1 Chronicles 29:19

And give my son Solomon the wholehearted devotion to keep your commands, statutes and decrees and to do everything to build the palatial structure for which I have provided.”

Philippians 1:10

so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,

2 Corinthians 2:16

To the one we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is equal to such a task?

Matthew 3:11

“I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Wisdom makes one wise person more powerful than ten rulers in a city.

Jeremiah 1:6

“Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.”

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.

Psalm 119:73

Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.

1 Kings 3:28

When all Israel heard the verdict the king had given, they held the king in awe, because they saw that he had wisdom from God to administer justice.

1 Kings 3:10

The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this.

1 Kings 10:24

The whole world sought audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart.

Jeremiah 45:5

Should you then seek great things for yourself? Do not seek them. For I will bring disaster on all people, declares the Lord, but wherever you go I will let you escape with your life.’ ”

Daniel 2:21

He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.