Only the LORD give thee wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law of the LORD thy God.
Ver. 12. Only the Lord give thee wisdom.] Solomon remembered what his father had prayed, and prayed himself accordingly. 1 Kings 3:9 ; 1Ki 3:12
And give thee charge concerning Israel,] i.e., Make use of thy service for the good of his Israel.