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,