3:9a Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people

So give (sing) me, your (sing) servant, a wise/understanding heart. Do this so that I will be able to rule your people ⌊well⌋.
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So will you ⌊please⌋ make/cause me to understand how to rule your people ⌊justly⌋.

3:9b and to discern between good and evil.

Help (sing) me to know the difference between what is correct and what is dishonest/false.
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Make me able to decide what is good and what is bad/evil.

3:9c For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”

Otherwise, how will I be able to rule such a great people as your (sing) people?”
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For without your help, no one can rule this great nation of yours.”

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