Instead, be concerned above everything else with the Kingdom of God and with what he requires of you, and he will provide you with all these other things.

To him who by means of his power working in us is able to do so much more than we can ever ask for, or even think of:

King Solomon was richer and wiser than any other king in the world.

The LORD made the whole nation stand in awe of Solomon, and he made him more glorious than any other king that had ruled Israel.

Yes, I was great, greater than anyone else who had ever lived in Jerusalem, and my wisdom never failed me.

But if any of you lack wisdom, you should pray to God, who will give it to you; because God gives generously and graciously to all.