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2 Chronicles 1:10

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1:10Now give me wisdom and discernment so13 I can effectively lead this nation.14 Otherwise15 no one is able16 to make judicial decisions for17 this great nation of yours.”18

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Footnotes

  1. 13 The cohortative with prefixed vav (ו) following the imperative here indicates purpose/result.
  2. 14 Heb “so I may go out before this nation and come in.” The expression “go out … and come in” here means “to lead” (see יצא qal.4).
  3. 15 Heb “for.” The word “otherwise” is used to reflect the logical sense of the statement.
  4. 16 Heb “who is able?” The rhetorical question anticipates the answer, “no one.”
  5. 17 Heb “to judge.”
  6. 18 Heb “these numerous people of yours.”

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Give me now wisdom and knowledge to go out and come in before this people, for who can govern this people of yours, which is so great?”

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?”

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Now grant me wisdom and knowledge so that I may lead these people, for who can judge this great people of yours?”

NLTNew Living Translation

Give me the wisdom and knowledge to lead them properly, for who could possibly govern this great people of yours?”

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Now, give to me wisdom and knowledge that I may go out and come in before this people, for who can judge this, your great people?”

KJV 1900King James Version

Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?