If a decision is not made, when my master the king is buried with his ancestors, my son Solomon and I will be considered state criminals.”

The Lord was pleased that Solomon made this request.

The king of Israel replied, “It is just as you say, my master, O king. I and all I own belong to you.”

She said, “Did I ask my master for a son? Didn’t I say, ‘Don’t mislead me?’”

Now let my lord send to his servants the wheat, barley, olive oil, and wine he has promised;

And he said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord – that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

O Lord, you understand my heart’s desire; my groaning is not hidden from you.

Yet I wait for you, O Lord! You will respond, O Lord, my God!

Rouse yourself! Why do you sleep, O Lord? Wake up! Do not reject us forever!

Confuse them, O Lord! Frustrate their plans! For I see violence and conflict in the city.

Do not strike them dead suddenly, because then my people might forget the lesson. Use your power to make them homeless vagabonds and then bring them down, O Lord who shields us!

and you, O Lord, demonstrate loyal love. For you repay men for what they do.

God has countless chariots; they number in the thousands. The Lord comes from Sinai in holy splendor.

The Lord deserves praise! Day after day he carries our burden, the God who delivers us. (Selah)

Our God is a God who delivers; the Lord, the sovereign Lord, can rescue from death.

Pay back our neighbors in full! May they be insulted the same way they insulted you, O Lord!

Certainly O Lord, you are kind and forgiving, and show great faithfulness to all who cry out to you.

All the nations, whom you created, will come and worship you, O Lord. They will honor your name.

But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and merciful God. You are patient and demonstrate great loyal love and faithfulness.

Take note, O Lord, of the way your servants are taunted, and of how I must bear so many insults from people!