1 Kings 8:54-56

Expanded Bible

⁵⁴ Solomon prayed this prayer and ·plea [request; supplication] to the Lord, kneeling in front of the altar with his ·arms raised [hands spread] toward heaven. When he finished praying, he got up. ⁵⁵ Then, in a loud voice, he stood and blessed ·all the people [^Lthe whole assembly/congregation] of Israel, saying: ⁵⁶ “·Praise [Blessed be] the Lord! He promised he would give rest to his people Israel, and he has given us rest. ·The Lord has kept [Not one word has failed/^Lfallen of] all the ·good [wonderful] promises he gave through his servant Moses.