and I have filled him with my power. I have given him understanding, skill, and ability for every kind of artistic work---

So give me the wisdom I need to rule your people with justice and to know the difference between good and evil. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?"

I will do what you have asked. I will give you more wisdom and understanding than anyone has ever had before or will ever have again.

God gave Solomon unusual wisdom and insight, and knowledge too great to be measured.

And may the LORD your God give you insight and wisdom so that you may govern Israel according to his Law.

But it is the spirit of Almighty God that comes to us and gives us wisdom.

"I myself will teach your people and give them prosperity and peace.

God gave the four young men knowledge and skill in literature and philosophy. In addition, he gave Daniel skill in interpreting visions and dreams.

He controls the times and the seasons; he makes and unmakes kings; it is he who gives wisdom and understanding.

I praise you and honor you, God of my ancestors. You have given me wisdom and strength; you have answered my prayer and shown us what to tell the king."

because I will give you such words and wisdom that none of your enemies will be able to refute or contradict what you say.

The prophets wrote, 'Everyone will be taught by God.' Anyone who hears the Father and learns from him comes to me.

and ask the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, to give you the Spirit, who will make you wise and reveal God to you, so that you will know him.

I ask that your minds may be opened to see his light, so that you will know what is the hope to which he has called you, how rich are the wonderful blessings he promises his people,

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.

Every good gift and every perfect present comes from heaven; it comes down from God, the Creator of the heavenly lights, who does not change or cause darkness by turning.

Their instructions are a shining light; their correction can teach you how to live.

Are you immature? Learn to be mature. Are you foolish? Learn to have sense.

What I say is the truth; lies are hateful to me.

To those with insight, it is all clear; to the well-informed, it is all plain.

The law of the LORD is perfect; it gives new strength. The commands of the LORD are trustworthy, giving wisdom to those who lack it.

Your commandment is with me all the time and makes me wiser than my enemies.

I gain wisdom from your laws, and so I hate all bad conduct.

You are to answer them, "Listen to what the LORD is teaching you! Don't listen to mediums---what they tell you cannot keep trouble away."