Now when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the Lord, she came to test him with hard questions.
1 Kings 10:24 - Revised Standard Version And the whole earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And all the earth sought to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And all the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom which God had put in his mind. American Standard Version (1901) And all the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart. Common English Bible and so the whole earth wanted an audience with Solomon in order to hear his God-given wisdom. Catholic Public Domain Version And all the earth desired to see the face of Solomon, so as to hear his wisdom, which God had granted to his heart. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And all the earth desired to see Solomon's face, to hear his wisdom, which God had given in his heart. |
Now when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the Lord, she came to test him with hard questions.
behold, I now do according to your word. Behold, I give you a wise and discerning mind, so that none like you has been before you and none like you shall arise after you.
And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had rendered; and they stood in awe of the king, because they perceived that the wisdom of God was in him, to render justice.
Give thy servant therefore an understanding mind to govern thy people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to govern this thy great people?”
God answered Solomon, “Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked possessions, wealth, honor, or the life of those who hate you, and have not even asked long life, but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself that you may rule my people over whom I have made you king,
wisdom and knowledge are granted to you. I will also give you riches, possessions, and honor, such as none of the kings had who were before you, and none after you shall have the like.”
For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;
And your renown went forth among the nations because of your beauty, for it was perfect through the splendor which I had bestowed upon you, says the Lord God.
As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all letters and wisdom; and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding;
To thee, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, for thou hast given me wisdom and strength, and hast now made known to me what we asked of thee, for thou hast made known to us the king's matter.”
There is in your kingdom a man in whom is the spirit of the holy gods. In the days of your father light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, were found in him, and King Nebuchadnezzar, your father, made him chief of the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and astrologers,
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all men generously and without reproaching, and it will be given him.