61 Be wholeheartedly devoted to the Lord our God(A) to walk in his statutes and to keep his commands, as it is today.”

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61 And may your hearts(A) be fully committed(B) to the Lord our God, to live by his decrees and obey his commands, as at this time.”

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17 I know, my God, that you test the heart(A) and that you are pleased with what is right.(B) I have willingly given all these things with an upright heart, and now I have seen your people who are present[a] here giving joyfully and[b] willingly to you. 18 Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, our ancestors, keep this desire forever in the thoughts of the hearts of your people, and confirm their hearts toward you. 19 Give my son Solomon an undivided heart to keep and to carry out all your commands, your decrees, and your statutes,(C) and to build the building for which I have made provision.(D)

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  1. 29:17 Lit found
  2. 29:17 Or now with joy I’ve seen your people who are present here giving

17 I know, my God, that you test the heart(A) and are pleased with integrity. All these things I have given willingly and with honest intent. And now I have seen with joy how willingly your people who are here have given to you.(B) 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(C) to keep your commands, statutes and decrees(D) and to do everything to build the palatial structure for which I have provided.”(E)

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