And the speech pleased the LORD, that Solomon had asked this thing. Context God Grants Wisdom, Riches, Honor
10And the speech pleased the LORD, that Solomon had asked this thing. 11And God said to 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 your enemies; but have asked for yourself understanding to discern judgment; 12Behold, I have done according to your words: see, I have given you a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like you before you, neither after you shall any arise like to you. 13And I have also given you that which you have not asked, both riches, and honor: so that there shall not be any among the kings like to you all your days. 14And if you will walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as your father David did walk, then I will lengthen your days. 15And Solomon awoke; and, behold, it was a dream. And he came to Jerusalem, and stood before the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and offered up burnt offerings, and offered peace offerings, and made a feast to all his servants. Parallel Verses American Standard Version And the speech pleased 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.
Darby Bible Translation And the word pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
King James Bible And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
Young's Literal Translation And the thing is good in the eyes of the Lord, that Solomon hath asked this thing,
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