I will establish his kingdom forever if he perseveres in keeping my commands and my ordinances as he is doing today.’(A)

“So now in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of the Lord, and in the hearing of our God, observe and follow all the commands of the Lord your God so that you may possess this good land and leave it as an inheritance to your descendants forever.

“As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father, and serve him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind,(B) for the Lord searches every heart and understands the intention of every thought.(C) If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you abandon him, he will reject you forever.(D)

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Moreover I will establish his kingdom forever, (A)if he is steadfast to observe My commandments and My judgments, as it is this day.’ Now therefore, in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of the Lord, and in the hearing of our God, be careful to seek out all the commandments of the Lord your God, that you may possess this good land, and leave it as an inheritance for your children after you forever.

“As for you, my son Solomon, (B)know the God of your father, and serve Him (C)with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for (D)the Lord searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. (E)If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will (F)cast you off forever.

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