1 Kings 10:24
Good News Translation
and the whole world wanted to come and listen to the wisdom that God had given him.

New Revised Standard Version
The whole earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind.

Contemporary English Version
People from every nation wanted to hear the wisdom God had given him.

New American Bible
And the whole world sought audience with Solomon, to hear the wisdom God had put into his heart.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And all the earth desired to see Solomon's face, to hear his wisdom, which God had given in his heart.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

And all the earth desired to see Solomon's face, to hear his wisdom, which God had given in his heart.

to [heb] the face of

1 Kings 3:9,12,28 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? . . .

Proverbs 2:6 He wilt keep the salvation of the righteous, and protect them that walk in simplicity,

Daniel 1:17 And to these children God gave knowledge, and understanding in every book, and wisdom: but to Daniel the understanding also of all visions and dreams.

Daniel 2:21,23 And he changeth times and ages: taketh away kingdoms, and establisheth them: giveth wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to them that have understanding: . . .

Daniel 5:11 There is a man in thy kingdom that hath the spirit of the holy gods in him: and in the days of thy father knowledge and wisdom were found in him: for king Nabuchodonosor, thy father, appointed him prince of the wise men, enchanters, Chaldeans, and soothsayers, thy father, I say, O king:

James 1:5 But if any of you want wisdom, let him ask of God who giveth to all men abundantly and upbraideth not. And it shall be given him.

Context
Solomon's Wealth and Splendor
23And king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. 24And all the earth desired to see Solomon's face, to hear his wisdom, which God had given in his heart.25And every one brought him presents, vessels of silver and of gold, garments, and armour, and spices, and horses, and mules, every year.…
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 3:12
Behold I have done for thee according to thy words, and have given thee a wise and understanding heart, in so much that there hath been no one like thee before thee, nor shall arise after thee.

Ezekiel 16:14
And thy renown went forth among the nations for thy beauty: for thou wast perfect through my beauty, which I had put upon thee, saith the Lord God.

1 Kings 10:23
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