1 Kings 3:9 Give 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 th...

3:9 NLT

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New Living Translation - Give 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?”
新标点和合本 - 所以求你赐我智慧，可以判断你的民，能辨别是非。不然，谁能判断这众多的民呢？”
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 所以求你赐仆人善于了解的心，可以判断你的百姓，辨别是非。不然，谁能判断你这么多的百姓呢？”
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 所以求你赐仆人善于了解的心，可以判断你的百姓，辨别是非。不然，谁能判断你这么多的百姓呢？”
当代译本 - 求你赐我智慧治理你的子民，并能辨别是非；不然，谁能治理你这众多的子民呢？”
圣经新译本 - 所以，求你赐给仆人一颗明辨的心，可以判断你的子民，能辨别是非，因为谁能判断你这众多的子民呢？”
中文标准译本 - 所以求你赐给仆人一颗明辨的心，使我能治理你的子民，辨别是非。否则，谁能治理你这众多的子民呢？”
现代标点和合本 - 所以求你赐我智慧，可以判断你的民，能辨别是非，不然谁能判断这众多的民呢？”
和合本（拼音版） - 所以求你赐我智慧，可以判断你的民，能辨别是非。不然，谁能判断这众多的民呢？”
New International Version - So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?”
New International Reader's Version - So give me a heart that understands. Then I can rule over your people. I can tell the difference between what is right and what is wrong. Who can possibly rule over this great nation of yours?”
English Standard Version - Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?”
The Message - “Here’s what I want: Give me a God-listening heart so I can lead your people well, discerning the difference between good and evil. For who on their own is capable of leading your glorious people?”
Christian Standard Bible - So give your servant a receptive heart to judge your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of yours?”
New American Standard Bible - So give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, to discern between good and evil. For who is capable of judging this great people of Yours?”
New King James Version - Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?”
Amplified Bible - So give Your servant an understanding mind and a hearing heart [with which] to judge Your people, so that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge and rule this great people of Yours?”
American Standard Version - Give thy servant therefore an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this thy great people?
King James Version - Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?
New English Translation - So give your servant a discerning mind so he can make judicial decisions for your people and distinguish right from wrong. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours.”
World English Bible - Give your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this great people of yours?”
新標點和合本 - 所以求你賜我智慧，可以判斷你的民，能辨別是非。不然，誰能判斷這眾多的民呢？」
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 所以求你賜僕人善於了解的心，可以判斷你的百姓，辨別是非。不然，誰能判斷你這麼多的百姓呢？」
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 所以求你賜僕人善於了解的心，可以判斷你的百姓，辨別是非。不然，誰能判斷你這麼多的百姓呢？」
當代譯本 - 求你賜我智慧治理你的子民，並能辨別是非；不然，誰能治理你這眾多的子民呢？」
聖經新譯本 - 所以，求你賜給僕人一顆明辨的心，可以判斷你的子民，能辨別是非，因為誰能判斷你這眾多的子民呢？”
呂振中譯本 - 求你賜給你僕人能聽案件的心，可以為你人民判斷，能夠辨別好壞；因為誰能為你這數量這麼重的人民判斷呢？』
中文標準譯本 - 所以求你賜給僕人一顆明辨的心，使我能治理你的子民，辨別是非。否則，誰能治理你這眾多的子民呢？」
現代標點和合本 - 所以求你賜我智慧，可以判斷你的民，能辨別是非，不然誰能判斷這眾多的民呢？」
文理和合譯本 - 誰能鞫此眾民、祈賜爾僕智慧之心、為民折中、而辨是非、
文理委辦譯本 - 孰能聽訟於斯眾之間乎、故祈爾使僕聰慧、可辨是非、為民折中。
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 主之民眾多、孰能判斷其間乎、求主以智慧賜僕、能辨是非、為民折中、
Nueva Versión Internacional - Yo te ruego que le des a tu siervo discernimiento para gobernar a tu pueblo y para distinguir entre el bien y el mal. De lo contrario, ¿quién podrá gobernar a este gran pueblo tuyo?»
현대인의 성경 - 그러므로 주의 백성들을 잘 다스리고 선과 악을 분별할 수 있는 지혜로운 마음을 나에게 주소서. 그렇지 않으면 내가 어떻게 이처럼 많은 주의 백성을 다스릴 수 있겠습니까?”
Новый Русский Перевод - Дай Твоему слуге разумное сердце, чтобы править Твоим народом и различать между добром и злом. Ведь кто способен править Твоим многочисленным народом?
Восточный перевод - Дай Твоему рабу разумное сердце, чтобы править Твоим народом и различать между добром и злом. Ведь кто способен править Твоим многочисленным народом?
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Дай Твоему рабу разумное сердце, чтобы править Твоим народом и различать между добром и злом. Ведь кто способен править Твоим многочисленным народом?
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Дай Твоему рабу разумное сердце, чтобы править Твоим народом и различать между добром и злом. Ведь кто способен править Твоим многочисленным народом?
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Veuille donc donner à ton serviteur l’intelligence nécessaire pour administrer la justice pour ton peuple, afin qu’il sache discerner entre le bien et le mal ! Sans cela, qui pourrait administrer la justice pour ton peuple qui est si nombreux ?
リビングバイブル - どうか、民を正しく治め、善悪をはっきり見分けるために、すぐれた判断力と聞き分ける心とをお与えください。いったいだれが、自分の力でこれほどの重い責任を果たせるでしょう。」
Nova Versão Internacional - Dá, pois, ao teu servo um coração cheio de discernimento para governar o teu povo e capaz de distinguir entre o bem e o mal. Pois quem pode governar este teu grande povo?”
Hoffnung für alle - Darum bitte ich dich: Gib mir ein Herz, das auf dich hört, damit ich dein Volk richtig führen und zwischen Recht und Unrecht unterscheiden kann. Denn wie könnte ich sonst ein so riesiges Volk gerecht regieren?«
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Vậy, xin Chúa cho con có sự hiểu biết để cai trị dân Ngài, và để biết phân biệt tốt xấu, đúng sai. Vì ai có thể tự mình cai trị nổi một dân tộc đông đảo như thế này?”
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ฉะนั้นขอทรงโปรดให้ผู้รับใช้ของพระองค์มีความคิดฉลาดหลักแหลม เพื่อจะปกครองประชากรของพระองค์ และรู้จักแยกแยะผิดชอบชั่วดี เพราะใครเล่าจะสามารถปกครองชนชาติที่ยิ่งใหญ่ของพระองค์นี้ได้?”
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ฉะนั้น โปรดช่วยให้ผู้รับใช้ของพระองค์มีความคิดความเข้าใจเพื่อปกครองชนชาติของพระองค์ โปรดให้ข้าพเจ้ามีสติปัญญาสามารถแยกความแตกต่างระหว่างความดีและความชั่วได้อย่างชัดเจน ด้วยว่า มีใครบ้างที่มีความสามารถปกครองชนชาติอันใหญ่ยิ่งนี้ของพระองค์ได้”

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Ecclesiastes 7:19 - One wise person is stronger than ten leading citizens of a town!
1 Chronicles 29:19 - Give my son Solomon the wholehearted desire to obey all your commands, laws, and decrees, and to do everything necessary to build this Temple, for which I have made these preparations.”
2 Corinthians 2:16 - To those who are perishing, we are a dreadful smell of death and doom. But to those who are being saved, we are a life-giving perfume. And who is adequate for such a task as this?
Exodus 3:11 - But Moses protested to God, “Who am I to appear before Pharaoh? Who am I to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt?”
Exodus 3:12 - God answered, “I will be with you. And this is your sign that I am the one who has sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God at this very mountain.”
Ecclesiastes 7:11 - Wisdom is even better when you have money. Both are a benefit as you go through life.
1 Corinthians 2:14 - But people who aren’t spiritual can’t receive these truths from God’s Spirit. It all sounds foolish to them and they can’t understand it, for only those who are spiritual can understand what the Spirit means.
1 Corinthians 2:15 - Those who are spiritual can evaluate all things, but they themselves cannot be evaluated by others.
Matthew 3:14 - But John tried to talk him out of it. “I am the one who needs to be baptized by you,” he said, “so why are you coming to me?”
Matthew 3:11 - “I baptize with water those who repent of their sins and turn to God. But someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I’m not worthy even to be his slave and carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Philippians 1:10 - For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return.
1 Kings 3:28 - When all Israel heard the king’s decision, the people were in awe of the king, for they saw the wisdom God had given him for rendering justice.
Proverbs 14:8 - The prudent understand where they are going, but fools deceive themselves.
Proverbs 20:12 - Ears to hear and eyes to see— both are gifts from the Lord.
Exodus 4:10 - But Moses pleaded with the Lord, “O Lord, I’m not very good with words. I never have been, and I’m not now, even though you have spoken to me. I get tongue-tied, and my words get tangled.”
Exodus 4:11 - Then the Lord asked Moses, “Who makes a person’s mouth? Who decides whether people speak or do not speak, hear or do not hear, see or do not see? Is it not I, the Lord?
Exodus 4:12 - Now go! I will be with you as you speak, and I will instruct you in what to say.”
Exodus 4:13 - But Moses again pleaded, “Lord, please! Send anyone else.”
James 3:17 - But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.
Ecclesiastes 9:15 - A poor, wise man knew how to save the town, and so it was rescued. But afterward no one thought to thank him.
Ecclesiastes 9:16 - So even though wisdom is better than strength, those who are wise will be despised if they are poor. What they say will not be appreciated for long.
Ecclesiastes 9:17 - Better to hear the quiet words of a wise person than the shouts of a foolish king.
Ecclesiastes 9:18 - Better to have wisdom than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much that is good.
Jeremiah 1:6 - “O Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!”
Proverbs 3:13 - Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding.
Proverbs 3:14 - For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold.
Proverbs 3:15 - Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.
Proverbs 3:16 - She offers you long life in her right hand, and riches and honor in her left.
Proverbs 3:17 - She will guide you down delightful paths; all her ways are satisfying.
Proverbs 3:18 - Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly.
Psalms 119:73 - You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands.
Psalms 119:34 - Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart.
2 Chronicles 1:10 - Give me the wisdom and knowledge to lead them properly, for who could possibly govern this great people of yours?”
Psalms 119:144 - Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live. Qoph
2 Corinthians 3:5 - It is not that we think we are qualified to do anything on our own. Our qualification comes from God.
Ephesians 5:17 - Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.
Psalms 72:1 - Give your love of justice to the king, O God, and righteousness to the king’s son.
Psalms 72:2 - Help him judge your people in the right way; let the poor always be treated fairly.
Isaiah 11:2 - And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.
Isaiah 11:3 - He will delight in obeying the Lord. He will not judge by appearance nor make a decision based on hearsay.
Isaiah 11:4 - He will give justice to the poor and make fair decisions for the exploited. The earth will shake at the force of his word, and one breath from his mouth will destroy the wicked.
1 Chronicles 22:12 - And may the Lord give you wisdom and understanding, that you may obey the Law of the Lord your God as you rule over Israel.
Proverbs 16:16 - How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver!
John 5:30 - I can do nothing on my own. I judge as God tells me. Therefore, my judgment is just, because I carry out the will of the one who sent me, not my own will.
2 Samuel 14:17 - Yes, my lord the king will give us peace of mind again.’ I know that you are like an angel of God in discerning good from evil. May the Lord your God be with you.”
Proverbs 2:3 - Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding.
Proverbs 2:4 - Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures.
Proverbs 2:5 - Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord, and you will gain knowledge of God.
Proverbs 2:6 - For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:7 - He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.
Proverbs 2:8 - He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him.
Proverbs 2:9 - Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you will find the right way to go.
Hebrews 5:14 - Solid food is for those who are mature, who through training have the skill to recognize the difference between right and wrong.
James 1:5 - If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.

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交叉引用

New Living Translation - Give 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?”
新标点和合本 - 所以求你赐我智慧，可以判断你的民，能辨别是非。不然，谁能判断这众多的民呢？”
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 所以求你赐仆人善于了解的心，可以判断你的百姓，辨别是非。不然，谁能判断你这么多的百姓呢？”
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 所以求你赐仆人善于了解的心，可以判断你的百姓，辨别是非。不然，谁能判断你这么多的百姓呢？”
当代译本 - 求你赐我智慧治理你的子民，并能辨别是非；不然，谁能治理你这众多的子民呢？”
圣经新译本 - 所以，求你赐给仆人一颗明辨的心，可以判断你的子民，能辨别是非，因为谁能判断你这众多的子民呢？”
中文标准译本 - 所以求你赐给仆人一颗明辨的心，使我能治理你的子民，辨别是非。否则，谁能治理你这众多的子民呢？”
现代标点和合本 - 所以求你赐我智慧，可以判断你的民，能辨别是非，不然谁能判断这众多的民呢？”
和合本（拼音版） - 所以求你赐我智慧，可以判断你的民，能辨别是非。不然，谁能判断这众多的民呢？”
New International Version - So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?”
New International Reader's Version - So give me a heart that understands. Then I can rule over your people. I can tell the difference between what is right and what is wrong. Who can possibly rule over this great nation of yours?”
English Standard Version - Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?”
The Message - “Here’s what I want: Give me a God-listening heart so I can lead your people well, discerning the difference between good and evil. For who on their own is capable of leading your glorious people?”
Christian Standard Bible - So give your servant a receptive heart to judge your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of yours?”
New American Standard Bible - So give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, to discern between good and evil. For who is capable of judging this great people of Yours?”
New King James Version - Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?”
Amplified Bible - So give Your servant an understanding mind and a hearing heart [with which] to judge Your people, so that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge and rule this great people of Yours?”
American Standard Version - Give thy servant therefore an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this thy great people?
King James Version - Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?
New English Translation - So give your servant a discerning mind so he can make judicial decisions for your people and distinguish right from wrong. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours.”
World English Bible - Give your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this great people of yours?”
新標點和合本 - 所以求你賜我智慧，可以判斷你的民，能辨別是非。不然，誰能判斷這眾多的民呢？」
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 所以求你賜僕人善於了解的心，可以判斷你的百姓，辨別是非。不然，誰能判斷你這麼多的百姓呢？」
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 所以求你賜僕人善於了解的心，可以判斷你的百姓，辨別是非。不然，誰能判斷你這麼多的百姓呢？」
當代譯本 - 求你賜我智慧治理你的子民，並能辨別是非；不然，誰能治理你這眾多的子民呢？」
聖經新譯本 - 所以，求你賜給僕人一顆明辨的心，可以判斷你的子民，能辨別是非，因為誰能判斷你這眾多的子民呢？”
呂振中譯本 - 求你賜給你僕人能聽案件的心，可以為你人民判斷，能夠辨別好壞；因為誰能為你這數量這麼重的人民判斷呢？』
中文標準譯本 - 所以求你賜給僕人一顆明辨的心，使我能治理你的子民，辨別是非。否則，誰能治理你這眾多的子民呢？」
現代標點和合本 - 所以求你賜我智慧，可以判斷你的民，能辨別是非，不然誰能判斷這眾多的民呢？」
文理和合譯本 - 誰能鞫此眾民、祈賜爾僕智慧之心、為民折中、而辨是非、
文理委辦譯本 - 孰能聽訟於斯眾之間乎、故祈爾使僕聰慧、可辨是非、為民折中。
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 主之民眾多、孰能判斷其間乎、求主以智慧賜僕、能辨是非、為民折中、
Nueva Versión Internacional - Yo te ruego que le des a tu siervo discernimiento para gobernar a tu pueblo y para distinguir entre el bien y el mal. De lo contrario, ¿quién podrá gobernar a este gran pueblo tuyo?»
현대인의 성경 - 그러므로 주의 백성들을 잘 다스리고 선과 악을 분별할 수 있는 지혜로운 마음을 나에게 주소서. 그렇지 않으면 내가 어떻게 이처럼 많은 주의 백성을 다스릴 수 있겠습니까?”
Новый Русский Перевод - Дай Твоему слуге разумное сердце, чтобы править Твоим народом и различать между добром и злом. Ведь кто способен править Твоим многочисленным народом?
Восточный перевод - Дай Твоему рабу разумное сердце, чтобы править Твоим народом и различать между добром и злом. Ведь кто способен править Твоим многочисленным народом?
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Дай Твоему рабу разумное сердце, чтобы править Твоим народом и различать между добром и злом. Ведь кто способен править Твоим многочисленным народом?
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Дай Твоему рабу разумное сердце, чтобы править Твоим народом и различать между добром и злом. Ведь кто способен править Твоим многочисленным народом?
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Veuille donc donner à ton serviteur l’intelligence nécessaire pour administrer la justice pour ton peuple, afin qu’il sache discerner entre le bien et le mal ! Sans cela, qui pourrait administrer la justice pour ton peuple qui est si nombreux ?
リビングバイブル - どうか、民を正しく治め、善悪をはっきり見分けるために、すぐれた判断力と聞き分ける心とをお与えください。いったいだれが、自分の力でこれほどの重い責任を果たせるでしょう。」
Nova Versão Internacional - Dá, pois, ao teu servo um coração cheio de discernimento para governar o teu povo e capaz de distinguir entre o bem e o mal. Pois quem pode governar este teu grande povo?”
Hoffnung für alle - Darum bitte ich dich: Gib mir ein Herz, das auf dich hört, damit ich dein Volk richtig führen und zwischen Recht und Unrecht unterscheiden kann. Denn wie könnte ich sonst ein so riesiges Volk gerecht regieren?«
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Vậy, xin Chúa cho con có sự hiểu biết để cai trị dân Ngài, và để biết phân biệt tốt xấu, đúng sai. Vì ai có thể tự mình cai trị nổi một dân tộc đông đảo như thế này?”
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ฉะนั้นขอทรงโปรดให้ผู้รับใช้ของพระองค์มีความคิดฉลาดหลักแหลม เพื่อจะปกครองประชากรของพระองค์ และรู้จักแยกแยะผิดชอบชั่วดี เพราะใครเล่าจะสามารถปกครองชนชาติที่ยิ่งใหญ่ของพระองค์นี้ได้?”
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ฉะนั้น โปรดช่วยให้ผู้รับใช้ของพระองค์มีความคิดความเข้าใจเพื่อปกครองชนชาติของพระองค์ โปรดให้ข้าพเจ้ามีสติปัญญาสามารถแยกความแตกต่างระหว่างความดีและความชั่วได้อย่างชัดเจน ด้วยว่า มีใครบ้างที่มีความสามารถปกครองชนชาติอันใหญ่ยิ่งนี้ของพระองค์ได้”

Ecclesiastes 7:19 - One wise person is stronger than ten leading citizens of a town!
1 Chronicles 29:19 - Give my son Solomon the wholehearted desire to obey all your commands, laws, and decrees, and to do everything necessary to build this Temple, for which I have made these preparations.”
2 Corinthians 2:16 - To those who are perishing, we are a dreadful smell of death and doom. But to those who are being saved, we are a life-giving perfume. And who is adequate for such a task as this?
Exodus 3:11 - But Moses protested to God, “Who am I to appear before Pharaoh? Who am I to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt?”
Exodus 3:12 - God answered, “I will be with you. And this is your sign that I am the one who has sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God at this very mountain.”
Ecclesiastes 7:11 - Wisdom is even better when you have money. Both are a benefit as you go through life.
1 Corinthians 2:14 - But people who aren’t spiritual can’t receive these truths from God’s Spirit. It all sounds foolish to them and they can’t understand it, for only those who are spiritual can understand what the Spirit means.
1 Corinthians 2:15 - Those who are spiritual can evaluate all things, but they themselves cannot be evaluated by others.
Matthew 3:14 - But John tried to talk him out of it. “I am the one who needs to be baptized by you,” he said, “so why are you coming to me?”
Matthew 3:11 - “I baptize with water those who repent of their sins and turn to God. But someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I’m not worthy even to be his slave and carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Philippians 1:10 - For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return.
1 Kings 3:28 - When all Israel heard the king’s decision, the people were in awe of the king, for they saw the wisdom God had given him for rendering justice.
Proverbs 14:8 - The prudent understand where they are going, but fools deceive themselves.
Proverbs 20:12 - Ears to hear and eyes to see— both are gifts from the Lord.
Exodus 4:10 - But Moses pleaded with the Lord, “O Lord, I’m not very good with words. I never have been, and I’m not now, even though you have spoken to me. I get tongue-tied, and my words get tangled.”
Exodus 4:11 - Then the Lord asked Moses, “Who makes a person’s mouth? Who decides whether people speak or do not speak, hear or do not hear, see or do not see? Is it not I, the Lord?
Exodus 4:12 - Now go! I will be with you as you speak, and I will instruct you in what to say.”
Exodus 4:13 - But Moses again pleaded, “Lord, please! Send anyone else.”
James 3:17 - But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.
Ecclesiastes 9:15 - A poor, wise man knew how to save the town, and so it was rescued. But afterward no one thought to thank him.
Ecclesiastes 9:16 - So even though wisdom is better than strength, those who are wise will be despised if they are poor. What they say will not be appreciated for long.
Ecclesiastes 9:17 - Better to hear the quiet words of a wise person than the shouts of a foolish king.
Ecclesiastes 9:18 - Better to have wisdom than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much that is good.
Jeremiah 1:6 - “O Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!”
Proverbs 3:13 - Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding.
Proverbs 3:14 - For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold.
Proverbs 3:15 - Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.
Proverbs 3:16 - She offers you long life in her right hand, and riches and honor in her left.
Proverbs 3:17 - She will guide you down delightful paths; all her ways are satisfying.
Proverbs 3:18 - Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly.
Psalms 119:73 - You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands.
Psalms 119:34 - Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart.
2 Chronicles 1:10 - Give me the wisdom and knowledge to lead them properly, for who could possibly govern this great people of yours?”
Psalms 119:144 - Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live. Qoph
2 Corinthians 3:5 - It is not that we think we are qualified to do anything on our own. Our qualification comes from God.
Ephesians 5:17 - Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.
Psalms 72:1 - Give your love of justice to the king, O God, and righteousness to the king’s son.
Psalms 72:2 - Help him judge your people in the right way; let the poor always be treated fairly.
Isaiah 11:2 - And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.
Isaiah 11:3 - He will delight in obeying the Lord. He will not judge by appearance nor make a decision based on hearsay.
Isaiah 11:4 - He will give justice to the poor and make fair decisions for the exploited. The earth will shake at the force of his word, and one breath from his mouth will destroy the wicked.
1 Chronicles 22:12 - And may the Lord give you wisdom and understanding, that you may obey the Law of the Lord your God as you rule over Israel.
Proverbs 16:16 - How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver!
John 5:30 - I can do nothing on my own. I judge as God tells me. Therefore, my judgment is just, because I carry out the will of the one who sent me, not my own will.
2 Samuel 14:17 - Yes, my lord the king will give us peace of mind again.’ I know that you are like an angel of God in discerning good from evil. May the Lord your God be with you.”
Proverbs 2:3 - Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding.
Proverbs 2:4 - Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures.
Proverbs 2:5 - Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord, and you will gain knowledge of God.
Proverbs 2:6 - For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:7 - He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.
Proverbs 2:8 - He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him.
Proverbs 2:9 - Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you will find the right way to go.
Hebrews 5:14 - Solid food is for those who are mature, who through training have the skill to recognize the difference between right and wrong.
James 1:5 - If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.