¹⁵ We are like foreigners and strangers,
    as our ancestors were.
Our time on earth is like a shadow.
    There is no hope.
¹⁶ Lord our God, we have gathered all this
    to build your Temple for worship to you.
But everything has come from you;
    everything belongs to you.
¹⁷ I know, my God, that you test people’s hearts.
    You are happy when people do what is right.
I was happy to give all these things,
    and I gave with an honest heart.
Your people gathered here are happy to give to you,
    and I rejoice to see their giving.