Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?
Holman Bible
Now grant me wisdom and knowledge so that I may lead these people,
International Standard Version
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?
A Conservative Version
Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people. For who can judge this thy people, that is so great?
American Standard Version
Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?
Amplified
Give me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may go out and come in [performing my duties] before this people, for [otherwise] who can rule and administer justice to this great people of Yours?”
Bible in Basic English
Give me now wisdom and knowledge, so that I may go out and come in before this people: for who is able to be the judge of this great people of yours?
Darby Translation
Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this thy great people?
Julia Smith Translation
Now wilt thou give to me wisdom and knowledge, and I shall go out before this people, and come in: for who shall judge this thy great people?
King James 2000
Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this your people, that are so great?
Lexham Expanded Bible
Now, give to me wisdom and knowledge that I may go out and come in before this people, for who can judge this, your great people?"
Modern King James verseion
Give me now wisdom and knowledge that I may go out and come in before this people. For who can judge this Your great people?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Wherefore give me wisdom and knowledge how to behave myself unto this people: for who is able to judge this people that is so great?"
NET Bible
Now give me wisdom and discernment so I can effectively lead this nation. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours."
New Heart English Bible
Now give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this your people, that is so great?"
The Emphasized Bible
Now, wisdom and knowledge, give thou unto me, that I may go out before this people, and may come in, - for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?
Webster
Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy great people?
World English Bible
Now give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this your people, that is so great?"
Youngs Literal Translation
now, wisdom and knowledge give to me, and I go out before this people, and I come in, for who doth judge this Thy great people?'
Themes
Communion » Instances of » Solomon
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For wisdom
Prayer » Answered » Exceeds expectation
Interlinear
Nathan
Yatsa'
Paniym
Shaphat
References
Fausets
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Chronicles 1:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
Solomon's Prayer For Wisdom
9
O Jehovah my God, fulfill the promise you made to my father David. You have made me king over a people, who are so many that they cannot be counted.
10
Names
Cross References
Numbers 27:17
and can command them in battle. Do not allow your congregation to be like sheep without a shepherd.
2 Samuel 5:2
For a long time when Saul was still our king, you led the people of Israel in battle. Jehovah promised you that you would lead his people and be their ruler.
Deuteronomy 31:2
I am one hundred and twenty years old now. I am not able to lead you anymore. Jehovah has told me that I may not cross the Jordan River.
1 Kings 3:9
Give me the wisdom I need to rule your people with justice. Help me know the difference between good and evil. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?
2 Corinthians 3:5
We are not adequate by ourselves to account for anything. Our adequacy is from God.
Psalm 119:34
Give me understanding, that I may observe your law and keep it with all my heart.
Psalm 119:73
Your hands made me and fashioned me. Give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.
Proverbs 2:2-6
Pay close attention to wisdom, and let your [mind and] heart (inner being) reach for discernment.
Proverbs 3:13-18
How blessed is the man who finds wisdom. Happy is the man who gains understanding.
Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is the most important thing. So gain wisdom! And by all means arrive at understanding.
2 Corinthians 2:16
To the one an aroma of death leading to death and to the other an aroma from life to life. And who is sufficient for these things?
James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom let him ask of God. He gives to all generously and without reproach and it will be given to him.