Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
I will therefore do what you have asked.
New American Standard Bible
behold,
King James Version
Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
International Standard Version
"Because you asked for this, and you didn't ask for a long life for yourself, and you didn't ask for the lives of your enemies, but instead you've asked for discernment so you can understand how to govern, look how I'm going to do precisely what you asked. I'm giving you a wise and discerning mind, so that there will have been no one like you before you and no one will arise after you like you.
A Conservative Version
behold, I have done according to thy word. Lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart, so that there has been none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like thee.
American Standard Version
behold, I have done according to thy word: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there hath been none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
Amplified
behold, I have done as you asked. I have given you a wise and discerning heart (mind), so that no one before you was your equal, nor shall anyone equal to you arise after you.
Bible in Basic English
I have done as you said: I have given you a wise and far-seeing heart, so that there has never been your equal in the past, and never will there be any like you in the future.
Darby Translation
behold, I have done according to thy word: behold, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart, so that there hath been none like unto thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
Julia Smith Translation
Behold, I did according to thy word, I gave to thee a wise and understanding heart; that there was not as thou before thee, and after thee there shall not arise like thee.
King James 2000
Behold, I have done according to your words: lo, I have given you a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like you before you, neither after you shall any arise like unto you.
Lexham Expanded Bible
behold, I do hereby do according to your word. I hereby give you a wise and discerning heart; there was no one like you before you, nor afterwards will one like you arise.
Modern King James verseion
behold, I have done according to your words. Lo, I have given you a wise and an understanding heart, so that there was none like you before you, and after you none shall arise like you.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
see, I have done according to thy petition. And behold, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart, so that there was none like thee before, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
NET Bible
I grant your request, and give you a wise and discerning mind superior to that of anyone who has preceded or will succeed you.
New Heart English Bible
behold, I have done according to your word. Behold, I have given you a wise and an understanding heart; so that there has been none like you before you, neither after you shall any arise like you.
The Emphasized Bible
lo! I have done according to thy word, - lo! I have given unto thee a wise and discerning heart, so that, like thee, hath been none, before thee, and, after thee, shall rise up none, like thee.
Webster
Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there hath been none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like to thee.
World English Bible
behold, I have done according to your word. Behold, I have given you a wise and an understanding heart; so that there has been none like you before you, neither after you shall any arise like you.
Youngs Literal Translation
lo, I have done according to thy words; lo, I have given to thee a heart, wise and understanding, that like thee there hath not been before thee, and after thee there doth not arise like thee;
Themes
Children » Instances of » Solomon
Communion » Instances of » Solomon
Dream » Instances of » Of solomon, concerning his choice of wisdom
Dreams » Mentioned in scripture, of » Solomon
Justice » God » Gives wisdom to execute
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Solomon
Prayer » Answered » Exceeds expectation
Prayer » Answered » Solomon, asking for wisdom
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 3:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Solomon Requests Wisdom From God
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So God said to him, “Because you have requested this and did not ask for long life
Names
Cross References
1 Kings 5:12
The Lord gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him.
Ecclesiastes 1:16
I said to myself,
1 John 5:14-15
Now this is the confidence we have before Him: Whenever we ask
1 Kings 10:23-24
King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the world in riches and in wisdom.
1 Kings 2:6
Act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head descend to Sheol in peace.
1 Kings 2:9
So don’t let him go unpunished, for you are a wise man. You know how to deal with him to bring his gray head down to Sheol with blood.”
1 Kings 3:28
All Israel heard about the judgment the king had given, and they stood in awe of the king because they saw that God’s wisdom
1 Kings 4:29-34
God gave Solomon wisdom, very great insight, and understanding
1 Kings 10:3-8
So Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain to her.
2 Chronicles 1:11-12
God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart, and you have not requested riches, wealth, or glory, or for the life of those who hate you, and you have not even requested long life, but you have requested for yourself wisdom and knowledge that you may judge My people over whom I have made you king,
2 Chronicles 2:12
Hiram also said:
May the Lord God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth,
2 Chronicles 9:5-8
She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and about your wisdom is true.
Psalm 10:17
You will strengthen their hearts.
You will listen carefully,
Ecclesiastes 1:13
I applied my mind to seek
Isaiah 65:24
while they are still speaking, I will hear.
Matthew 12:42
Luke 21:15
Romans 8:26-27
In the same way the Spirit also joins to help in our weakness, because we do not know what to pray for as we should,
Colossians 2:3
All the treasures of wisdom