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And Solomon said to God: Thou hast shewn great kindness to my father David: and hast made me king in his stead.

Now therefore, O Lord God, let thy word be fulfilled, which thou hast promised to David my father: for thou hast made me king over thy great people, which is as innumerable as the dust of the earth.

10 Give me wisdom and knowledge that I may come in and go out before thy people: for who can worthily judge this thy people, which is so great?

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Solomon answered God, “You have shown great kindness to David my father and have made me(A) king in his place. 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?”

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