Anyone who had precious stones(A) gave them to the treasury of the temple of the Lord in the custody of Jehiel the Gershonite.(B) The people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly(C) to the Lord. David the king also rejoiced greatly.

David’s Prayer

10 David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly, saying,

“Praise be to you, Lord,
    the God of our father Israel,
    from everlasting to everlasting.
11 Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power(D)
    and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,
    for everything in heaven and earth is yours.(E)
Yours, Lord, is the kingdom;
    you are exalted as head over all.(F)
12 Wealth and honor(G) come from you;
    you are the ruler(H) of all things.
In your hands are strength and power
    to exalt and give strength to all.

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