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The people were very happy because their leaders were willing to give so much. The leaders had given freely to the Lord from good hearts. King David was also very happy.

David’s Beautiful Prayer

10 Then David praised the Lord in front of all the people who were gathered together. David said,

Lord, the God of Israel, our Father,
    may you be praised forever and ever!
11 Greatness, power, glory, victory, and honor belong to you,
    because everything in heaven and on earth belongs to you!
The kingdom belongs to you, Lord!
    You are the head, the Ruler over everything.

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The people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly(A) to the Lord. David the king also rejoiced greatly.

David’s Prayer

10 David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly, saying,

“Praise be to you, Lord,
    the God of our father Israel,
    from everlasting to everlasting.
11 Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power(B)
    and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,
    for everything in heaven and earth is yours.(C)
Yours, Lord, is the kingdom;
    you are exalted as head over all.(D)

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