9. Now, Lord God, may your word to David my father be confirmed, for you have made me king over a people as numerous as the dust of the earth.
10. Give me, therefore, wisdom and knowledge to govern this people, for otherwise who could rule this vast people of yours?”
11. God then replied to Solomon: Because this has been your wish—you did not ask for riches, treasures, and glory, or the life of those who hate you, or even for a long life for yourself, but you have asked for wisdom and knowledge in order to rule my people over whom I have made you king—
12. wisdom and knowledge are given you. I will also give you riches, treasures, and glory, such as kings before you never had, nor will those who come after you.