yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?” It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this. And God said to him, “Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right, behold, I now do according to your word. Behold, I give you a wise and discerning mind, so that none like you has been before you and none like you shall arise after you.
Let my cry come before you, O Lord; give me understanding according to your word!
I am your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies!
Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.
If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.
Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.
Only, may the Lord grant you discretion and understanding, that when he gives you charge over Israel you may keep the law of the Lord your God.
I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me.
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