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2 Chronicles 1:9-11
New American Standard Bible
2 Chronicles 1:9-11
New American Standard Bible
9 Now, Lord God, (A)Your [a]promise to my father David is fulfilled, for You have made me king over (B)a people as numerous as the dust of the earth. 10 (C)Now give me wisdom and knowledge, (D)so that I may go out and come in before this people, for who can rule this great people of Yours?” 11 (E)Then God said to Solomon, “Because this was [b]in your heart, and you did not ask for riches, wealth, or honor, or the life of those who hate you, nor did you even ask for long life, but you asked for yourself wisdom and knowledge so that you may rule My people over whom I have made you king,
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2 Chronicles 1:9-11
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2 Chronicles 1:9-11
New International Version
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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