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.

³ in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.^(A)

⁴⁷ The king said to Daniel, “Surely your God is the God of gods^(A) and the Lord of kings^(B) and a revealer of mysteries,^(C) for you were able to reveal this mystery.^(D)”

⁹ So give your servant a discerning^(A) heart to govern your people and to distinguish^(B) between right and wrong. For who is able^(C) to govern this great people of yours?”

¹⁰ The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. ¹¹ So God said to him, “Since you have asked^(D) for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment^(E) in administering justice, ¹² I will do what you have asked.^(F) I will give you a wise^(G) and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be.

²⁴ but to those whom God has called,^(A) both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God^(B) and the wisdom of God.^(C)

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