Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
New American Standard Bible
And all the kings of the earth were seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart.
King James Version
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.
Holman Bible
All the kings of the world wanted an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart.
International Standard Version
All the kings of the earth continued to seek audiences with Solomon so they could hear the wise things that God had put in his heart.
American Standard Version
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
Amplified
And all the kings of the earth were seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put into his heart.
Bible in Basic English
And all the kings of the earth came to see Solomon and to give ear to his wisdom, which God had put into his heart.
Darby Translation
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
Julia Smith Translation
And all the kings of the earth seeking the face of Solomon to hear his wisdom that God gave in his heart.
King James 2000
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And all the kings of the earth sought the face of Solomon to hear his wisdom that God put in his heart.
Modern King James verseion
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom that God had put in his heart.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.
NET Bible
All the kings of the earth wanted to visit Solomon to see him display his God-given wisdom.
New Heart English Bible
All the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
The Emphasized Bible
And, all the kings of the earth, were seeking the face of Solomon, - to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart;
Webster
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.
World English Bible
All the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
Youngs Literal Translation
and all the kings of the earth are seeking the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom that God hath put in his heart,
Interlinear
Baqash
Paniym
Shama`
'elohiym
References
Fausets
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Chronicles 9:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
Solomon's Great Wealth
22 So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. 23 And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart. 24 And they brought every man his tribute, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and raiment, armor, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.
Names
Cross References
1 Kings 4:34
And there came of all peoples to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth who had heard of his wisdom.
1 Kings 3:28
And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged. And they feared the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do justice.
2 Chronicles 1:10-12
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?
2 Chronicles 9:6-7
However I did not believe their words until I came, and my eyes had seen it. And, behold, the half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not told me. Thou exceed the fame that I heard.
Proverbs 2:6
For LORD gives wisdom. Out of his mouth [is] knowledge and understanding.
Isaiah 11:2
And the Spirit of LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of LORD.
Isaiah 11:10
And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, {and he who arises to rule over the Gentiles (LXX/NT)}. In him shall the Gentiles {hope (LXX/NT)}, and his resting-place shall be glorious.
Daniel 1:17
Now as for these four youths, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom. And Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
Daniel 2:21-23
And he changes the times and the seasons. He removes kings, and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding.
Daniel 5:11
There is a man in thy kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods. And in the days of thy father light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, were found in him. And the king Nebuchadnezzar thy father, the ki
Luke 21:15
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom that all those who oppose you will not be able to contradict or to resist.
1 Corinthians 1:30
But ye are his, in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption,
1 Corinthians 12:8
For to one, the word of wisdom is given through the Spirit, and to another, the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit,
Ephesians 1:17
So that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in knowledge of him,
James 1:5
And if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask from God who gives to all generously and not reproaching, and it will be given to him.
James 1:16-17
Be not led astray, my beloved brothers.
James 3:17
But the wisdom from above is indeed first pure, then peaceful, meek, easily entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and non-hypocritical.