1 Kings 3:10

1 Kings chapter 3 · verse 10 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.

Context

v.9Give 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?

v.10This passage

v.11And 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 discern justice;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 15:8

    The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.