^9 (A)Blessed be the Lord your God, who has delighted in you and set you on the throne of Israel! ^(B)Because the Lord loved Israel forever, he has made you king, ^(C)that you may execute justice and righteousness.”

¹² Hiram also said, “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, ^(A)who made heaven and earth, who has given King David a wise son, who has discretion and understanding, ^(B)who will build a temple for the Lord and a royal palace for himself.