⁸ David said, “Now, in ·front [the sight] of all Israel, the assembly of the Lord, and in the hearing of God, I tell you these things: Be careful to ·obey [observe; follow] all the commands of the Lord your God. Then you will ·keep [possess] this good land and ·pass it on [^Lleave it as an inheritance] to your ·descendants [children] forever.

⁹ “And you, my son Solomon, ·accept [acknowledge; ^Lknow] the God of your father. Serve him ·completely and willingly [^Lwith your whole heart and a willing mind/spirit], because the Lord ·knows what is in everyone’s mind [^Lsearches every heart]. He understands ·everything you think [every desire/motive and thought]. If you ·go to him for help [seek him], ·you will get an answer [you will find him; or he will let you find him]. But if you ·turn away from [abandon; forsake] him, he will ·leave [reject] you forever. ¹⁰ Solomon, ·you must understand this [see now]. The Lord has chosen you to build ·the Temple [^La house] as his ·holy place [sanctuary]. Be strong and ·finish the job [do it; go to work].”