What Solomon asks for is "an understanding heart to judge" that he might "discern between good and bad" (v. 9), or as the Lord paraphrases it, "understanding to discern judgment" (v. 11). The Lord responds by giving Solomon "a wise and an understanding heart" (v. 12).
As a father I can think of nothing I need more. To be judge between good and bad, to discern judgment in the situations that confront me would be a gift beyond compare. Even in my interactions with others at work and in other capacities how often would a wise and understanding heart change the way I deal with people and with situations?
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