All the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
Parallel translations
- KJV And all the earth sought to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
- BSB The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.
- NKJV Now all the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
- NASB And all the earth was seeking the attention of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
- NLT People from every nation came to consult him and to hear the wisdom God had given him.
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- Jas 1:5But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.
- 1 Kgs 3:12behold, I have done according to your word. Behold, I have given you a wise and understanding heart; so that there has been no one like you before you, and after you none will arise like you.
- 1 Kgs 3:28All 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.
- Prov 2:6For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
- 1 Kgs 3:9Give 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?”
- Dan 2:23I thank you, and praise you, you God of my fathers, who have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we desired of you; for you have made known to us the king’s matter.
- Dan 1:17Now 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.
- Dan 2:21He 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;
- Dan 5:11There is a man in your kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of your father light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, were found in him; and the king Nebuchadnezzar your father, the king, your father, made him master of the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and soothsayers;
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