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and by your wisdom have formed humankind to have dominion over the creatures you have made,
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and rule the world in holiness and righteousness, and pronounce judgment in uprightness of soul,
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give me the wisdom that sits by your throne, and do not reject me from among your servants.
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For I am your servant the son of your serving girl, a man who is weak and short-lived, with little understanding of judgment and laws;
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for even one who is perfect among human beings will be regarded as nothing without the wisdom that comes from you.
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You have chosen me to be king of your people and to be judge over your sons and daughters.
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You have given command to build a temple on your holy mountain, and an altar in the city of your habitation, a copy of the holy tent that you prepared from the beginning.
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With you is wisdom, she who knows your works and was present when you made the world; she understands what is pleasing in your sight and what is right according to your commandments.
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Send her forth from the holy heavens, and from the throne of your glory send her, that she may labor at my side, and that I may learn what is pleasing to you.
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For she knows and understands all things, and she will guide me wisely in my actions and guard me with her glory.
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Then my works will be acceptable, and I shall judge your people justly, and shall be worthy of the throne of my father.