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Friday, June 20th, 2025
the Week of Proper 6 / Ordinary 11
the Week of Proper 6 / Ordinary 11
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King James Version
1 Kings 3:10
And the speech pleased the Lord , that Solomon had asked this thing.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had requested this.
Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had requested this.
Hebrew Names Version
The speech pleased the Lord, that Shlomo had asked this thing.
The speech pleased the Lord, that Shlomo had asked this thing.
English Standard Version
It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this.
It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this.
New Century Version
The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked this.
The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked this.
New English Translation
The Lord was pleased that Solomon made this request.
The Lord was pleased that Solomon made this request.
Amplified Bible
Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.
Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.
New American Standard Bible
Now it was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.
Now it was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And this pleased the Lorde wel, that Salomon had desired this thing.
And this pleased the Lorde wel, that Salomon had desired this thing.
Legacy Standard Bible
And it was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.
And it was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.
Contemporary English Version
God said: Solomon, I'm pleased that you asked for this. You could have asked to live a long time or to be rich. Or you could have asked for your enemies to be destroyed. Instead, you asked for wisdom to make right decisions.
God said: Solomon, I'm pleased that you asked for this. You could have asked to live a long time or to be rich. Or you could have asked for your enemies to be destroyed. Instead, you asked for wisdom to make right decisions.
Complete Jewish Bible
What Shlomo had said in making this request pleased Adonai.
What Shlomo had said in making this request pleased Adonai.
Darby Translation
And the word pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
And the word pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
Easy-to-Read Version
The Lord was happy that Solomon asked for wisdom.
The Lord was happy that Solomon asked for wisdom.
George Lamsa Translation
And it pleased the LORD because Solomon had asked this thing.
And it pleased the LORD because Solomon had asked this thing.
Good News Translation
The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this,
The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this,
Lexham English Bible
The word was good in the eyes of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.
The word was good in the eyes of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.
Literal Translation
And the word was good in the eyes of the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
And the word was good in the eyes of the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
This pleased the LORDE well, that Salomon axed soch a peticion.
This pleased the LORDE well, that Salomon axed soch a peticion.
American Standard Version
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
Bible in Basic English
Now these words and Solomon's request were pleasing to the Lord.
Now these words and Solomon's request were pleasing to the Lord.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And this pleased the Lorde well that Solomon had desired this thing,
And this pleased the Lorde well that Solomon had desired this thing,
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And the speech pleased the LORD, that Solomon had asked this thing.
And the speech pleased the LORD, that Solomon had asked this thing.
King James Version (1611)
And the speach pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
And the speach pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And it was pleasing before the Lord, that Solomon asked this thing.
And it was pleasing before the Lord, that Solomon asked this thing.
English Revised Version
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
Berean Standard Bible
Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request.
Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Therfor the world pleside bifore the Lord, that Salomon hadde axid sich a thing.
Therfor the world pleside bifore the Lord, that Salomon hadde axid sich a thing.
Young's Literal Translation
And the thing is good in the eyes of the Lord, that Solomon hath asked this thing,
And the thing is good in the eyes of the Lord, that Solomon hath asked this thing,
Update Bible Version
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
Webster's Bible Translation
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
World English Bible
The speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
The speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
New King James Version
The speech pleased the LORD, that Solomon had asked this thing.
The speech pleased the LORD, that Solomon had asked this thing.
New Living Translation
The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for wisdom.
The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for wisdom.
New Life Bible
It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this.
It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this.
New Revised Standard
It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this.
It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And the thing was good in the eyes of the Lord, - that Solomon had asked this thing;
And the thing was good in the eyes of the Lord, - that Solomon had asked this thing;
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the word was pleasing to the Lord, that Solomon had asked such a thing.
And the word was pleasing to the Lord, that Solomon had asked such a thing.
Revised Standard Version
It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this.
It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this.
THE MESSAGE
God, the Master, was delighted with Solomon's response. And God said to him, "Because you have asked for this and haven't grasped after a long life, or riches, or the doom of your enemies, but you have asked for the ability to lead and govern well, I'll give you what you've asked for—I'm giving you a wise and mature heart. There's never been one like you before; and there'll be no one after. As a bonus, I'm giving you both the wealth and glory you didn't ask for—there's not a king anywhere who will come up to your mark. And if you stay on course, keeping your eye on the life-map and the God-signs as your father David did, I'll also give you a long life."
God, the Master, was delighted with Solomon's response. And God said to him, "Because you have asked for this and haven't grasped after a long life, or riches, or the doom of your enemies, but you have asked for the ability to lead and govern well, I'll give you what you've asked for—I'm giving you a wise and mature heart. There's never been one like you before; and there'll be no one after. As a bonus, I'm giving you both the wealth and glory you didn't ask for—there's not a king anywhere who will come up to your mark. And if you stay on course, keeping your eye on the life-map and the God-signs as your father David did, I'll also give you a long life."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
It was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.
It was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.
Contextual Overview
5 In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee. 6 And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. 7 And now, O Lord my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in. 8 And thy servant is in the midst of thy people which thou hast chosen, a great people, that cannot be numbered nor counted for multitude. 9 Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? 10 And the speech pleased the Lord , that Solomon had asked this thing. 11 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 judgment; 12 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. 13 And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days. 14 And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
pleased: Proverbs 15:8
Cross-References
Genesis 2:25
And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.
And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.
Genesis 3:7
And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.
And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.
Genesis 3:17
And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life;
And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life;
Genesis 3:18
Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field;
Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field;
Exodus 3:6
Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God.
Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God.
Exodus 32:25
And when Moses saw that the people were naked; (for Aaron had made them naked unto their shame among their enemies:)
And when Moses saw that the people were naked; (for Aaron had made them naked unto their shame among their enemies:)
Job 23:15
Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him.
Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him.
Psalms 119:120
My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.
My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.
Isaiah 33:14
The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings?
The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings?
Isaiah 47:3
Thy nakedness shall be uncovered, yea, thy shame shall be seen: I will take vengeance, and I will not meet thee as a man.
Thy nakedness shall be uncovered, yea, thy shame shall be seen: I will take vengeance, and I will not meet thee as a man.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. Understanding in the affairs of civil government; since he had respect not to his own private benefit and advantage, but the good of the people he governed, and the honour and glory of God, who had set him over them, they being his chosen people, and whose vicegerent he was.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Although Solomon’s choice was made “in a dream” 1 Kings 3:5, we must regard it as springing from his will in some degree, and therefore as indicative of his moral character.
