18 Where there is no revelation,
people cast off restraint;
but blessed is the one who heeds
wisdom’s instruction.
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask
God, who gives generously to all without
finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do
not depend on your own understanding.6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will
make your paths straight.
5 I will visit you when I go through Macedonia—
for I intend to go through Macedonia—6 and will probably stay
with you for a while or even spend the winter
with you. Then you can send me on my way,
wherever I decide to go.
7 I do not want to visit with you now just in
passing, because I hope to spend a longer
time with you if the Lord permits.8 However, I’ll stay on in Ephesus until
Pentecost,9 because a door has opened wide for me to
do effective work, although many people are
opposing me.
6 Solomon went up to the bronze altar before
the LORD in the tent of meeting and offered a
thousand burnt offerings on it.7 That very night God appeared to Solomon
and told him, “Ask what I am to give you.”
8 Solomon replied to God, “You showed great
gracious love to my father David, and have
established me as king in his place.9 Now, LORD God, your promise to my father
David is fulfilled, because you have made me
king over a people as numerous as the dust
of the earth.
10 Give me wisdom now, so I may go in and
out among this people, because who can rule
this great people that belongs to you?
11 God told Solomon, “Since you had this in
mind, to ask neither to focus on riches,
wealth, honor, or the lives of those who hate
you, nor have you requested a long life, but
instead you have asked for wisdom and
knowledge for yourself, so that you may rule
my people over whom I have established you
as king,
12 wisdom and knowledge have been
granted to you. Furthermore, I will give you
riches, wealth, and honor—such as none of
the kings owned who lived before you and
none after you are to ever attain their equal.”
7 Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can
do! And whatever else you do, develop good
judgment.
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20 Walk with the wise and become wise;
associate with fools and get in trouble.
33 Don’t be fooled by those who say such
things, for “bad company corrupts good
character.”
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5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask
God, who gives generously to all without
finding fault, and it will be given to you.
8 The LORD says, “I will guide you along the
best pathway for your life. I will advise you
and watch over you.
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Finally, when we could stand it no longer,
we decided to stay alone in Athens.
27 “ I am leaving you with a gift – peace of
mind and heart. And the peace I give is the
gift that the world cannot give. So don’t be
troubled or afraid.”