Old Testament · History
1 Kings 3:9
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?
About 1 Kings 3:9
1 Kings 3:9 from 1 Kings speaks directly to Discernment in the Bible, Do Not Judge in the Bible, and Judge Not in the Bible, offering wisdom drawn from the Old Testament tradition. This passage in the history literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
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- Hebrews 5:14
“But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. ”
- Philippians 1:9
“And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;”
- Proverbs 2:3
“Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;”
- James 1:5
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
- 1 John 4:1
“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.”
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