⁹ But now, do not consider him innocent. You are a man of wisdom;^(A) you will know what to do to him. Bring his gray head down to the grave in blood.”

⁶ Deal with him according to your wisdom,^(A) but do not let his gray head go down to the grave in peace.

³¹ sees that the boy isn’t there, he will die.^(A) Your servants^(B) will bring the gray head of our father down to the grave^(C) in sorrow.

³⁸ But Jacob said, “My son will not go down there with you; his brother is dead^(A) and he is the only one left. If harm comes to him^(B) on the journey you are taking, you will bring my gray head down to the grave^(C) in sorrow.^(D)”

²⁸ When all Israel heard the verdict the king had given, they held the king in awe, because they saw that he had wisdom^(A) from God to administer justice.

¹² I will do what you have asked.^(A) I will give you a wise^(B) and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be.

²³ “But if you fail to do this, you will be sinning against the Lord; and you may be sure that your sin will find you out.^(A)

²⁸ “Do not blaspheme God^[a](A) or curse^(B) the ruler of your people.^(C)