Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
"Only may the LORD give you discretion and understanding as he places you in charge over Israel, so you can keep the Law of the LORD your God.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Only the LORD give thee wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law of the LORD thy God.
Holman Bible
Above all, may the Lord give you insight and understanding when He puts you in charge of Israel so that you may keep the law of the Lord your God.
A Conservative Version
Only LORD give thee discretion and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, so that thou may keep the law of LORD thy God.
American Standard Version
Only Jehovah give thee discretion and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel; that so thou mayest keep the law of Jehovah thy God.
Amplified
Only may the Lord give you wisdom and understanding, and give you charge over Israel, so that you may keep the law of the Lord your God.
Bible in Basic English
Only may the Lord give you wisdom, and knowledge of his orders for Israel, so that you may keep the law of the Lord your God.
Darby Translation
Only, Jehovah give thee wisdom and understanding, and place thee over Israel, and to keep the law of Jehovah thy God.
Julia Smith Translation
Surely Jehovah will give to thee wisdom and understanding, and he will command thee concerning Israeli and to watch the law of Jehovah thy God.
King James 2000
Only the LORD give you wisdom and understanding, and give you charge concerning Israel, that you may keep the law of the LORD your God.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Only may Yahweh give to you understanding and insight that he might give you charge over Israel and the keeping of the law of Yahweh your God.
Modern King James verseion
Only may Jehovah give you wisdom and understanding, and direct you concerning Israel, so that you may keep the Law of Jehovah your God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And the LORD give thee wisdom and understanding, and make thee governor of Israel, and to keep the law of the LORD thy God.
NET Bible
Only may the Lord give you insight and understanding when he places you in charge of Israel, so you may obey the law of the Lord your God.
New Heart English Bible
May the LORD give you discretion and understanding, and put you in charge of Israel; that so you may keep the law of the LORD your God.
The Emphasized Bible
Only Yahweh give thee discretion and understanding, and give thee charge over Israel, - so that thou take heed unto the law of Yahweh thy God.
Webster
Only the LORD give thee wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law of the LORD thy God.
World English Bible
May Yahweh give you discretion and understanding, and put you in charge of Israel; that so you may keep the law of Yahweh your God.
Youngs Literal Translation
Only, Jehovah give to thee wisdom and understanding, and charge thee concerning Israel, even to keep the law of Jehovah thy God;
Themes
Children » Prayer in behalf of
Children » Counsel of parents to
David » King of israel » Delivers his charge to solomon
Law » Bondage of » Keeping of encouraged
Parents » Prayers on behalf of children » Of david
The bible » The law part of » Keeping of encouraged
Interlinear
Nathan
Sekel
Tsavah
Shamar
References
American
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Chronicles 22:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Helps Solomon Prepare To Build The Temple
11 So now, my son, may the LORD be with you, so that you are successful in constructing the Temple of the LORD your God, just as he has spoken about you. 12 "Only may the LORD give you discretion and understanding as he places you in charge over Israel, so you can keep the Law of the LORD your God. 13 Then you will be successful, if you keep on observing the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses concerning Israel. Be strong, be courageous, and never give in to fear or dismay.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:9-12
So give your servant an understanding mind to govern your people, so I can discern between good and evil. Otherwise, how will I be able to govern this great people of yours?"
2 Chronicles 1:10
Give me wisdom now, so I may go in and out among this people, because who can rule this great people that belongs to you?
Psalm 72:1
God, endow the king with ability to render your justice, and the king's son to render your right decisions.
Deuteronomy 4:6
Observe them carefully, because this will show your wisdom and discernment in the eyes of people who'll listen to all these decrees. Then they'll say: "Surely this great nation is a wise and discerning people.'
1 Kings 11:1-10
But King Solomon married many foreign women besides the daughter of Pharaoh: women from Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidonia, along with Hittite women, too,
Proverbs 2:6-7
For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the prudent helps him know how to live, but a fool's stupidity deceives him.
Luke 21:15
because I will give you the ability to speak, along with wisdom, that none of your opponents will be able to resist or refute.
James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to everyone generously without a rebuke, and it will be given to him.
1 John 2:3
This is how we can be sure that we have come to know him: if we continually keep his commandments.