1 Kings 3:9

New Living Translation

Give me an understanding heart so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who by himself is able to govern this great people of yours?”

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:17

Yes, my lord the king will give us peace of mind again.’ I know that you are like an angel of God in discerning good from evil. May the Lord your God be with you.”

1 Kings 10:24

People from every nation came to consult him and to hear the wisdom God had given him.

1 Kings 3:10

The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for wisdom.

1 Kings 3:28

When all Israel heard the king’s decision, the people were in awe of the king, for they saw the wisdom God had given him for rendering justice.

1 Chronicles 22:12

And may the Lord give you wisdom and understanding, that you may obey the Law of the Lord your God as you rule over Israel.

1 Chronicles 29:19

Give my son Solomon the wholehearted desire to obey all your commands, laws, and decrees, and to do everything necessary to build this Temple, for which I have made these preparations.”

2 Chronicles 1:10

Give me the wisdom and knowledge to lead them properly, for who could possibly govern this great people of yours?”

Psalm 119:144

Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live.

Psalm 119:34

Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart.

Psalm 119:73

You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands.

Proverbs 14:8

The prudent understand where they are going, but fools deceive themselves.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver!

Proverbs 20:12

Ears to hear and eyes to see— both are gifts from the Lord.

Ecclesiastes 7:11

Wisdom is even better when you have money. Both are a benefit as you go through life.

Ecclesiastes 7:19

One wise person is stronger than ten leading citizens of a town!

Jeremiah 1:6

“O Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!”

Jeremiah 45:5

Are you seeking great things for yourself? Don’t do it! I will bring great disaster upon all these people; but I will give you your life as a reward wherever you go. I, the Lord, have spoken!’”

Daniel 2:21

He controls the course of world events; he removes kings and sets up other kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars.

Matthew 3:11

“I baptize with water those who repent of their sins and turn to God. But someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I’m not worthy even to be his slave and carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

Matthew 3:14

But John tried to talk him out of it. “I am the one who needs to be baptized by you,” he said, “so why are you coming to me?”

John 5:30

I can do nothing on my own. I judge as God tells me. Therefore, my judgment is just, because I carry out the will of the one who sent me, not my own will.

2 Corinthians 2:16

To those who are perishing, we are a dreadful smell of death and doom. But to those who are being saved, we are a life-giving perfume. And who is adequate for such a task as this?

2 Corinthians 3:5

It is not that we think we are qualified to do anything on our own. Our qualification comes from God.

Ephesians 5:17

Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.

Philippians 1:10

For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return.

Hebrews 5:14

Solid food is for those who are mature, who through training have the skill to recognize the difference between right and wrong.

James 1:5

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.

James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.