In 1 Kings, Chapter 3; Soloman asks God for a "discerning heart to govern [God's] people and to distinguish between right and wrong". So, since Soloman asks God for this instead of riches, long life or death to his enemies, God made him the most wise man who will ever live. In addition to that, he gave Soloman all the riches he did not ask for.
Wisdom is very important. It is much more than knowledge, which can just be accumulated at any time. But wisdom is developed over time with experiences that have allowed for understanding and discernment. Perhaps the wisest thing we can do is recognize we are not in control of our lives, but God is.
This passage goes to show, if you are seeking to glorify God, to do his will, to follow where he leads, then God will bless you much more than you could have done on your own. And the fact is, if you really are seeking God's will, and not your will, then you really won't hunger and thirst for worldly things; but you will hunger and thirst for righteousness.
JB
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