⁸ “You showed so much kindness to my father David,” Solomon replied to God, “and you have made me king in his place. ⁹ Now, Lord God, let your promise to my father David be fulfilled because you have made me king over a people as numerous as the earth’s dust. ¹⁰ Give me wisdom and knowledge so I can lead this people, because no one can govern this great people of yours without your help.”