A request: for wisdom

The first of the weekday Amidah's requests — for knowledge and understanding. On a weekday, thirteen such requests sit between the opening and closing blessings.

Atah chonen l'adam da'at, um'lamed le'enosh binah.

You graciously grant knowledge to humankind, and teach understanding to mortals.

Atahchonenl'adamda'atum'lamedle'enoshbinah

Look closer — tap a word for its root

Baruch atah Adonai, chonen hada'at.

Blessed are You, Lord, who graciously grants knowledge.

BaruchatahAdonaichonenhada'at

Look closer — tap a word for its root

Source: Standard liturgy (public domain). Public domain.