2 Chronicles 1:9-11

Modern English Version

⁹ Now, Lord God, may Your word to David my father be confirmed, for You have made me king over a people numerous as the dust of the earth. ¹⁰ Now give wisdom and knowledge to me so that I might know how to go before this people, for who can judge this great people of Yours?”

¹¹ Then God responded to Solomon, “Because this was in your heart and you did not ask for possessions, wealth, and honor, or even the life of those who hate you, nor have you asked for many days of life, but you have asked Me for wisdom and knowledge that you might govern My people over whom I have made you king,