1 Kings 10:8-9

10:8 Your attendants, who stand before you at all times and hear your wise sayings, are truly happy! ¹  10:9 May the Lord your God be praised because he favored ²  you by placing you on the throne of Israel! Because of the Lord’s eternal love for Israel, he made you king so you could make just and right decisions.” ³ 

[10:8]  ¹ tn Heb “How happy are your men! How happy are these servants of yours, who stand before you continually, who hear your wisdom!”

[10:9]  ² tn Or “delighted in.”

[10:9]  ³ tn Heb “to do justice and righteousness.”