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10 Now give me wisdom and knowledge, so that I can come and go[a] before this people, for who is up to the task of judging[b] this great people of yours?”

11 God said to Solomon, “Because this was on your heart, and you did not ask for riches, possessions, and honor, or for the lives of those who hate you, or even for many days of life, and because you have asked for wisdom and knowledge for yourself so that you can judge my people, over whom I have made you king, 12 wisdom and knowledge will be given to you. I will also give you riches, possessions, and honor, the likes of which the kings before you never had, nor will those who come after you.”

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  1. 2 Chronicles 1:10 Or carry out my duties
  2. 2 Chronicles 1:10 Or ruling over