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15 We are foreigners and aliens,
    as all our fathers were before us.
Our days are like a shadow upon the earth,
    none of them abide.
16 Lord, our God,
    all of this wealth that we have to build a temple for you
    and for your holy name is from your hand,
    and it all belongs to you.
17 I know, my God,
    that you have tested my heart,
and that you are pleased with
    the integrity of my heart.
I have willingly offered you all these things.
And now I have seen your people who are present here.
They joyfully and willingly make
    this offering to you.

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