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47 But it was Solomon who built a house for him.

48 But even so, God is above all. He does not live in houses that people make with their hands. The prophet says,

49 "The Lord said, `The sky is the big chair from which I rule. I put my feet on the earth. So then, what kind of house will you build for me? Or where will I rest myself?

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47 But it was Solomon who built a house for him.(A)

48 “However, the Most High(B) does not live in houses made by human hands.(C) As the prophet says:

49 “‘Heaven is my throne,
    and the earth is my footstool.(D)
What kind of house will you build for me?
says the Lord.
    Or where will my resting place be?

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