⁸ Solomon answered God, “You have shown great kindness to David my father and have made me^(A) king in his place. ⁹ Now, Lord God, let your promise^(B) 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.^{(C) 10} Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead^(D) this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?”