18 O Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, our fathers, keep forever such purposes and thoughts in the hearts of your people, and direct their hearts toward you. 19 (A)Grant to Solomon my son a whole heart that he may keep your commandments, your testimonies, and your statutes, performing all, and that he may (B)build the palace (C)for which I have made provision.”

20 Then David said to all the assembly, (D)“Bless the Lord your God.” And all the assembly blessed the Lord, the God of their fathers, (E)and bowed their heads and paid homage to the Lord and to the king.

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