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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.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.