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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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