1:11 God said to Solomon, “Because you desire this, 10 and did not ask for riches, wealth, and honor, or for vengeance on your enemies, 11 and because you did not ask for long life, 12 but requested wisdom and discernment so you can make judicial decisions for my people over whom I have made you king,
1 tn Heb “entered into a covenant.”
2 tn Heb “fathers.”
3 tn Or “soul.”
4 tn Heb “your name.” The word “name” sometimes refers to one’s reputation or honor (thus the translation here, “your honor
5 tc This assumes an emendation to עַמּוּדוֹ (’ammudo), see 23:13. The MT reads “at his place.”
6 tn Heb “cut,” that is, “made” or “agreed to.”
7 tn Heb “walk after.”
8 tn Or “soul.”
9 tn Heb “words.”
7 tn Heb “because this was in your heart.”
8 tn Heb “the life of those who hate you.”
9 tn Heb “many days.”