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16 Lord our God, all of this abundance that we have given
    for building a temple for your great name
was provided by you[a]
    and all of it belongs to you.
17 And I know, God,
    that it is you who searches the heart
        and you who finds pleasure in righteousness.
With a righteous heart I have freely given all these things,
    and now I have seen all of these people of yours
        giving freely and joyfully to you!
18 Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, our ancestors,
    keep your purposes and thoughts
        constantly in the hearts of your people
and direct their hearts toward you,

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 29:16 Lit. by your hand