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19 All this he wrote down, by the hand of the Lord, to make him understand it—the working out of the whole design.

20 Then David said to his son Solomon: “Be strong and steadfast, and go to work; do not fear or be dismayed, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or abandon you before you have completed all the work for the service of the house of the Lord.(A) 21 The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the house of God; they will be with you in all the work with all those who are eager to show their skill in every kind of craftsmanship. Also the commanders and all the people will do everything that you command.”(B)

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19 “All this,” David said, “I have in writing as a result of the Lord’s hand on me, and he enabled me to understand all the details(A) of the plan.(B)

20 David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous,(C) and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake(D) you until all the work for the service of the temple of the Lord is finished.(E) 21 The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the work on the temple of God, and every willing person skilled(F) in any craft will help you in all the work. The officials and all the people will obey your every command.”

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