Bible: 1 Kgs 3:9-13
3:9 So give your servant a discerning mind 1 so he can make judicial decisions for 2 your people and distinguish right from wrong. 3 Otherwise 4 no one is able 5 to make judicial decisions for 6 this great nation of yours.” 7 3:10 The Lord 8 was pleased that Solomon made this request. 9 3:11 God said to him, “Because you asked for the ability to make wise judicial decisions, and not for long life, or riches, or vengeance on your enemies, 10 3:12 I 11 grant your request, 12 and give 13 you a wise and discerning mind 14 superior to that of anyone who has preceded or will succeed you. 15 3:13 Furthermore, I am giving 16 you what you did not request – riches and honor so that you will be the greatest king of your generation. 17
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