1 Kings 3:11

1 Kings 3:11 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

11So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice,

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

11And God said to him, “Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked for yourself 3:11 Lit many daysa long life, nor have asked riches for yourself, nor have you asked for the lives of your enemies, but have asked for yourself discernment to understand justice,

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

11God said to him, “Because you have asked this thing and have not asked for yourself long life, nor have asked riches for yourself, nor have you asked for the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself discernment to understand justice,

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

11God said to him, “Because you have asked this and have not asked for yourself a long life nor for wealth, nor for the lives of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to recognize justice,

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

11So 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 —

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

11So God said to him, “You have not asked to live for a long time. You have not asked to be wealthy. You have not even asked to have your enemies killed. Instead, you have asked for wisdom. You want to do what is right and fair when you judge people. Because that is what you have asked for,

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