2 Chronicles 1:11
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And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or glory for yourself or death for your enemies—and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king—
In other translations
And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or glory for yourself or death for your enemies—and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king—
Hebrew words
וַיֹּאמֶר־vaiyomer-and he saidH559אֱלֹהִים׀'elohimGodH430לִשְׁלֹמֹהlishlomohto SolomonH8010יַעַןya'anbecauseH3282אֲשֶׁר'asherthatH834הָיְתָהhayetahit wasH1961זֹאתzotthisH2063עִם־'im-withH5973לְבָבֶךָlevavekhaheart yourH3824וְלֹא־velosha'-and notH3808שָׁאַלְתָּsha'altayou have asked forH7592עֹשֶׁר'osherwealthH6239נְכָסִיםnekhasimrichesH5233וְכָבוֹדvekhavodand honorH3519וְאֵתve'etand <obj.>H853נֶפֶשׁnefesh[the] life ofH5315שֹׂנְאֶיךָsone'eikha[those who] hate youH8130וְגַם־vegam-and alsoH1571יָמִיםyamimdaysH3117רַבִּיםrabimmanyH7227לֹאlo'notH3808שָׁאָלְתָּsha'aletayou have asked forH7592וַתִּשְׁאַל־vatish'al-and you have asked forH7592לְךָlekhafor yourselfחָכְמָהchokhmahwisdomH2451וּמַדָּעumada'and knowledgeH4093אֲשֶׁר'asherthatH834תִּשְׁפּוֹטtishpotyou will judgeH8199אֶת־'et-<obj.>H853עַמִּי'amipeople myH5971אֲשֶׁר'asherwhichH834הִמְלַכְתִּיךָhimlakhtikhaI have made king youH4427עָלָיו׃'alavover itH5921
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Related verses
- James 3:17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
- Proverbs 23:7For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.for he is keeping track, inwardly counting the cost. “Eat and drink,” he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
- 1 Samuel 16:7But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”
- James 3:13Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
- 1 Kings 3:28And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment.When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.
- 1 Kings 3:11-1311 And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; 12 Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee. 13 And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days.11 So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— 12 behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there has never been nor will ever be another like you. 13 Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal.
- 1 Chronicles 29:17-1817 I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee. 18 O Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, our fathers, keep this for ever in the imagination of the thoughts of the heart of thy people, and prepare their heart unto thee:17 I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You. 18 O LORD, God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, keep this desire forever in the intentions of the hearts of Your people, and direct their hearts toward You.
- Acts 5:4Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.Did it not belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? How could you conceive such a deed in your heart? You have not lied to men, but to God!”
- 1 Chronicles 28:2Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building:Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it,
- Proverbs 14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.
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