15 For we live before You as foreigners and temporary residents in Your presence as were all our ancestors.(A) Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope.(B) 16 Yahweh our God, all this wealth that we’ve provided for building You a house for Your holy name comes from Your hand; everything belongs to You. 17 I know, my God, that You test the heart(C) and that You are pleased with what is right.(D) I have willingly given all these things with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present[a] here giving joyfully and[b] willingly to You.

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  1. 1 Chronicles 29:17 Lit found
  2. 1 Chronicles 29:17 Or now with joy I’ve seen Your people who are present here giving

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