1 Chronicles 29:18-20
1599 Geneva Bible
18 O Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel our fathers, keep this forever in the [a]purpose, and the thoughts of the heart of thy people, and prepare their hearts unto thee.
19 And give unto Solomon my son a perfect heart to keep thy commandments, thy testimonies, and thy statutes, and to do all things, and to build the house which I have prepared.
20 ¶ And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the Lord your God. And all the Congregation blessed the Lord God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the Lord and the [b]king.
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- 1 Chronicles 29:18 Continue them in his good mind, that they may serve thee willingly.
- 1 Chronicles 29:20 That is, did reverence the king.
1 Chronicles 29:18-20
New International Version
18 Lord, the God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac and Israel, keep these desires and thoughts in the hearts of your people forever, and keep their hearts loyal to you. 19 And give my son Solomon the wholehearted devotion(A) to keep your commands, statutes and decrees(B) and to do everything to build the palatial structure for which I have provided.”(C)
20 Then David said to the whole assembly, “Praise the Lord your God.” So they all praised the Lord, the God of their fathers; they bowed down, prostrating themselves before the Lord and the king.
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