⁸ Solomon answered God, “You were very kind to my father David. Now you have made me king in his place. ⁹ Lord God, let the promise you gave to my father David come true. You have made me king. My people are as many as the dust of the earth. They can’t be counted. ¹⁰ Give me wisdom and knowledge. Then I’ll be able to lead these people. Without your help, who would be able to rule this great nation of yours?”