2 Chronicles 9:23

In 11 translations

BSB

All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.

KJV

¶ And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.

WEB

All the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.

ASV

And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.

LSV

and all the kings of the earth are seeking the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom that God has put in his heart,

YLT

and all the kings of the earth are seeking the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom that God hath put in his heart,

DBY

And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.Elohim

DRC

And all the kings of the earth desired to see the face of Solomon, that they might hear the wisdom which God had given in his heart.

GNV

And all the Kings of the earth sought the presence of Salomon, to heare his wisedome that God had put in his heart.

JPS

And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.

LXXE

And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.

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Original-language editions

WLC

וְכֹל֙ מַלְכֵ֣י הָאָ֔רֶץ מְבַקְשִׁ֖ים אֶת־פְּנֵ֣י שְׁלֹמֹ֑ה לִשְׁמֹ֨עַ֙ אֶת־חָכְמָת֔וֹ אֲשֶׁר־נָתַ֥ן הָאֱלֹהִ֖ים בְּלִבּֽוֹ׃

LXX-Br

Καὶ πάντες οἱ βασιλεῖς τῆς γῆς ἐζήτουν τὸ πρόσωπον Σαλωμὼν ἀκοῦσαι τῆς σοφίας αὐτοῦ, ἧς ἔδωκεν ὁ Θεὸς ἐν καρδίᾳ αὐτοῦ.

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• James 1:5Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
• James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
• Proverbs 2:6For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
• 1 Kings 4:34So men of all nations came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, sent by all the kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.
• Daniel 1:17To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.
• 1 Corinthians 1:30It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
• James 1:16–17Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.
• 1 Corinthians 12:8To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit,
• Ephesians 1:17that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.
• Daniel 2:21–23He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light…
• 1 Kings 3:28When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.
• Isaiah 11:2The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him— the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.
• Isaiah 11:10On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.
• Luke 21:15For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
• 2 Chronicles 9:6–7But I did not believe the reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not half of the greatness of your wisdom was told to me. You have far exceeded the report I heard. How blessed are your men! How blessed…
• 2 Chronicles 1:10–12Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or…

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