10 (A)Now give me wisdom and knowledge, (B)so that I may go out and come in before this people, for who can rule this great people of Yours?”

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The Reign of the Righteous King.

A Psalm of Solomon.

72 Give the king (A)Your judgments, God,
And (B)Your righteousness to the king’s son.
[a]May [b]he (C)judge Your people with righteousness
And [c](D)Your afflicted with justice.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 72:2 Or He will judge
  2. Psalm 72:2 Many of the pronouns in this Psalm may be rendered He since the typical reference is to the Messiah
  3. Psalm 72:2 Or Your humble

For if you cry out for insight,
And [a]raise your voice for understanding;
If you seek her as (A)silver
And search for her as for (B)hidden treasures;
Then you will understand the (C)fear of the Lord,
And discover the knowledge of God.
For (D)the Lord gives wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
He is a (E)shield to those who walk in integrity,
Guarding the paths of justice,
And He (F)watches over the way of His godly ones.
Then you will discern (G)righteousness, justice,
And integrity, and every (H)good path.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 2:3 Lit give

But if any of you (A)lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and [a]without reproach, and (B)it will be given to him.

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Footnotes

  1. James 1:5 Lit does not reproach

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