Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
behold,
King James Version
Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
Holman Bible
I will therefore do what you have asked.
International Standard Version
"Because you asked for this, and you didn't ask for a long life for yourself, and you didn't ask for the lives of your enemies, but instead you've asked for discernment so you can understand how to govern, look how I'm going to do precisely what you asked. I'm giving you a wise and discerning mind, so that there will have been no one like you before you and no one will arise after you like you.
A Conservative Version
behold, I have done according to thy word. Lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart, so that there has been none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like thee.
American Standard Version
behold, I have done according to thy word: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there hath been none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
Amplified
behold, I have done as you asked. I have given you a wise and discerning heart (mind), so that no one before you was your equal, nor shall anyone equal to you arise after you.
Bible in Basic English
I have done as you said: I have given you a wise and far-seeing heart, so that there has never been your equal in the past, and never will there be any like you in the future.
Darby Translation
behold, I have done according to thy word: behold, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart, so that there hath been none like unto thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
Julia Smith Translation
Behold, I did according to thy word, I gave to thee a wise and understanding heart; that there was not as thou before thee, and after thee there shall not arise like thee.
King James 2000
Behold, I have done according to your words: lo, I have given you a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like you before you, neither after you shall any arise like unto you.
Lexham Expanded Bible
behold, I do hereby do according to your word. I hereby give you a wise and discerning heart; there was no one like you before you, nor afterwards will one like you arise.
Modern King James verseion
behold, I have done according to your words. Lo, I have given you a wise and an understanding heart, so that there was none like you before you, and after you none shall arise like you.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
see, I have done according to thy petition. And behold, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart, so that there was none like thee before, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
NET Bible
I grant your request, and give you a wise and discerning mind superior to that of anyone who has preceded or will succeed you.
New Heart English Bible
behold, I have done according to your word. Behold, I have given you a wise and an understanding heart; so that there has been none like you before you, neither after you shall any arise like you.
The Emphasized Bible
lo! I have done according to thy word, - lo! I have given unto thee a wise and discerning heart, so that, like thee, hath been none, before thee, and, after thee, shall rise up none, like thee.
Webster
Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there hath been none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like to thee.
World English Bible
behold, I have done according to your word. Behold, I have given you a wise and an understanding heart; so that there has been none like you before you, neither after you shall any arise like you.
Youngs Literal Translation
lo, I have done according to thy words; lo, I have given to thee a heart, wise and understanding, that like thee there hath not been before thee, and after thee there doth not arise like thee;
Themes
Children » Instances of » Solomon
Communion » Instances of » Solomon
Dream » Instances of » Of solomon, concerning his choice of wisdom
Dreams » Mentioned in scripture, of » Solomon
Justice » God » Gives wisdom to execute
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Solomon
Prayer » Answered » Exceeds expectation
Prayer » Answered » Solomon, asking for wisdom
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 3:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Solomon Requests Wisdom From God
11
And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing and hast not asked for thyself long life neither hast asked riches for thyself nor hast asked the life of thine enemies, but hast asked for thyself understanding to hear judgment,
12 behold,
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Cross References
1 Kings 5:12
And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom as he promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two made a covenant together.
Ecclesiastes 1:16
I communed with my own heart, saying, Behold, I am come to great estate and have gotten more wisdom than all those that have been before me in Jerusalem; and my heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.
1 John 5:14-15
And this is the confidence that we have in God, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he hears us:
1 Kings 10:23-24
So King Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom.
1 Kings 2:6
Do, therefore, according to thy wisdom and let not his hoar head go down to Sheol in peace.
1 Kings 2:9
Now therefore do not hold him guiltless, for thou art a wise man and knowest what thou should do with him, but thou shalt bring his hoar head down to Sheol with blood.
1 Kings 3:28
And all Israel heard of that judgment which the king had judged, and they feared the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to judge.
1 Kings 4:29-34
And God gave Solomon exceedingly great wisdom and intelligence and magnanimity of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.
1 Kings 10:3-8
And Solomon told her all her questions; there was not any thing hid from the king, which he did not tell her.
2 Chronicles 1:11-12
And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thy heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth or glory, nor the life of thy enemies, neither yet hast asked long life, but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou may judge my people, over whom I have placed thee as king,
2 Chronicles 2:12
Hiram said, moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made the heavens and the earth, who has given to King David a wise son with knowledge, good sense and understanding, that he might build a house for the LORD and a house for his kingdom.
2 Chronicles 9:5-8
And she said to the king, It was a true report which I heard in my own land of thy word and of thy wisdom,
Psalm 10:17
LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart; thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:
Ecclesiastes 1:13
And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven (this sore travail God has given to the sons of man that they be occupied in it).
Isaiah 65:24
And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
Matthew 12:42
The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation and shall condemn it, for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.
Luke 21:15
for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.
Romans 8:26-27
And likewise also the Spirit helps our weakness; for we know not how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit itself makes entreaty for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Colossians 2:3
in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.