⁹ “As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and ^(A)serve Him with ^[a]a whole heart and a willing ^[b]mind; ^(B)for the Lord searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. ^(C)If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.

²⁴ but let him who boasts ^(A)boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who ^(B)exercises lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I ^(C)delight in these things,” declares the Lord.