1 Kings 3:8-14

8And here I am in the midst of your own chosen people, a nation so great and numerous they cannot be counted!

9Give me an understanding heart so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who by himself is able to govern this great people of yours?”

10The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for wisdom.

11So God replied, “Because you have asked for wisdom in governing my people with justice and have not asked for a long life or wealth or the death of your enemies—

12I will give you what you asked for! I will give you a wise and understanding heart such as no one else has had or ever will have!

13And I will also give you what you did not ask for—riches and fame! No other king in all the world will be compared to you for the rest of your life!

14And if you follow me and obey my decrees and my commands as your father, David, did, I will give you a long life.”