1 Kings 3:10
Good News Translation
The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this,

New Revised Standard Version
It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this.

New American Bible
The Lord was pleased by Solomon’s request.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the word was pleasing to the Lord, that Solomon had asked such a thing.

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And the word was pleasing to the Lord, that Solomon had asked such a thing.

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Proverbs 15:8 The victims of the wicked are abominable to the Lord: the vows of the just are acceptable.

Context
God Grants Wisdom, Riches, and Honor
10And the word was pleasing to the Lord, that Solomon had asked such a thing.11And the Lord said to Solomon: Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life nor riches, nor the lives of thy enemies, but hast asked for thyself wisdom to discern judgment;…
Cross References
1 Kings 3:9
Give therefore to thy servant an understanding heart, to judge thy people, and discern between good and evil. For who shall be able to judge this people, thy people, which is so numerous?

1 Kings 3:11
And the Lord said to Solomon: Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life nor riches, nor the lives of thy enemies, but hast asked for thyself wisdom to discern judgment;

Daniel 2:21
And he changeth times and ages: taketh away kingdoms, and establisheth them: giveth wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to them that have understanding:

1 Kings 3:9
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