God said to him, "Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked for yourself long life, neither have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern justice;
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10 Now give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this your people, that is so great?"
11 God said to Solomon, "Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches, wealth, or honor, nor the life of those who hate you, neither yet have asked long life; but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself, that you may judge my people, over whom I have made you king:
12 wisdom and knowledge is granted to you. I will give you riches, wealth, and honor, such as none of the kings have had who have been before you; neither shall there any after you have the like."
5 In Gibeon Yahweh appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, "Ask what I shall give you."
6 Solomon said, "You have shown to your servant David my father great loving kindness, according as he walked before you in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with you. You have kept for him this great loving kindness, that you have given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.
7 Now, Yahweh my God, you have made your servant king instead of David my father. I am but a little child. I don't know how to go out or come in.
8 Your servant is in the midst of your people which you have chosen, a great people, that can't be numbered nor counted for multitude.
9 Give your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this your great people?"
10 The speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
12 behold, I have done according to your word. Behold, I have given you a wise and an understanding heart; so that there has been none like you before you, neither after you shall any arise like you.
13 I have also given you that which you have not asked, both riches and honor, so that there shall not be any among the kings like you, all your days.
14 If you will walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as your father David walked, then I will lengthen your days."
7 In that night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, "Ask what I shall give you."
8 Solomon said to God, "You have shown great loving kindness to David my father, and have made me king in his place.
23 All the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
23 So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom.
24 All the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
29 God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and very great understanding, even as the sand that is on the seashore.
21 For your word's sake, and according to your own heart, you have worked all this greatness, to make your servant know it.
6 that he would show you the secrets of wisdom! For true wisdom has two sides. Know therefore that God exacts of you less than your iniquity deserves.
4 So you will find favor, and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
2 So as to turn your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding;
3 Yes, if you call out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding;
6 For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
5 But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.
12 May Yahweh give you discretion and understanding, and put you in charge of Israel; that so you may keep the law of Yahweh your God.
8 Blessed be Yahweh your God, who delighted in you, to set you on his throne, to be king for Yahweh your God: because your God loved Israel, to establish them forever, therefore made he you king over them, to do justice and righteousness."
9 Blessed is Yahweh your God, who delighted in you, to set you on the throne of Israel. Because Yahweh loved Israel forever, therefore made he you king, to do justice and righteousness."
2 to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;
3 to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;
4 He asked life of you, you gave it to him, even length of days forever and ever.
13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding.
28 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 justice.
4 by your wisdom and by your understanding you have gotten yourself riches, and have gotten gold and silver into your treasures;
19 and give to Solomon my son a perfect heart, to keep your commandments, your testimonies, and your statutes, and to do all these things, and to build the palace, for which I have made provision."
2 You have given him his heart's desire, and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.
19 Yahweh, for your servant's sake, and according to your own heart, you have worked all this greatness, to make known all these great things.
36 Who has put wisdom in the inward parts? Or who has given understanding to the mind?
7 "Two things I have asked of you; don't deny me before I die:
7 Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
16 How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
10 For wisdom will enter into your heart. Knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
11 Discretion will watch over you. Understanding will keep you,
8 Have you heard the secret counsel of God? Do you limit wisdom to yourself?
12 "But where shall wisdom be found? Where is the place of understanding?
11 For by me your days will be multiplied. The years of your life will be increased.
3 How have you counseled him who has no wisdom, and plentifully declared sound knowledge!
8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.