1 Kings 3:11
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King James Version (modern wording)
And God said unto him, Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked for yourself long life; neither have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of yours enemies; but have asked for yourself understanding to discern judgment;
1 Kings 3:11 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And 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;
1 Kings 3:11 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice—
1 Kings 3:11 (BSB)
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What does 1 Kings 3:11 say?
1 Kings 3:11 in modern King James wording reads: "And God said unto him, Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked for yourself long life; neither have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of yours enemies; but have asked for yourself understanding to discern judgment;"
Where is 1 Kings 3:11 found in the Bible?
1 Kings 3:11 is verse 11 of chapter 3 of the book of 1 Kings, in the Old Testament. 1 Kings has 22 chapters.
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