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2 Chronicles 1:9-11
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
2 Chronicles 1:9-11
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
9 Now, Lord God, may your word to David my father be confirmed, for you have made me king over a people as numerous as the dust of the earth.(A) 10 Give me, therefore, wisdom and knowledge to govern this people, for otherwise who could rule this vast people of yours?” 11 God then replied to Solomon: Because this has been your wish—you did not ask for riches, treasures, and glory, or the life of those who hate you, or even for a long life for yourself, but you have asked for wisdom and knowledge in order to rule my people over whom I have made you king—
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2 Chronicles 1:9-11
New International Version
2 Chronicles 1:9-11
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9 Now, Lord God, let your promise(A) to my father David be confirmed, for you have made me king over a people who are as numerous as the dust of the earth.(B) 10 Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead(C) this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?”
11 God said to Solomon, “Since this is your heart’s desire and you have not asked for wealth,(D) possessions or honor, nor for the death of your enemies, and since you have not asked for a long life but for wisdom and knowledge to govern my people over whom I have made you king,
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