2 Chronicles 1:8-10
New American Standard Bible 1995
Solomon’s Prayer for Wisdom
8 Solomon said to God, “You have dealt with my father David with great lovingkindness, and (A)have made me king in his place. 9 Now, O Lord God, (B)Your [a]promise to my father David is fulfilled, for You have made me king over (C)a people as numerous as the dust of the earth. 10 (D)Give me now wisdom and knowledge, (E)that I may go out and come in before this people, for who can rule this great people of Yours?”
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2 Chronicles 1:8-10
New International Version
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?”
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