1 Kings 6:11-13
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
11 The word of the Lord came to Solomon: 12 (A)As to this house you are building—if you walk in my statutes, carry out my ordinances, and observe all my commands, walking in them, I will fulfill toward you my word which I spoke to David your father. 13 I will dwell in the midst of the Israelites and will not forsake my people Israel.
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1 Kings 6:11-13
English Standard Version
11 Now the word of the Lord came to Solomon, 12 “Concerning this house that you are building, (A)if you will walk in my statutes and obey my rules and keep all my commandments and walk in them, then I will establish my word with you, (B)which I spoke to David your father. 13 And (C)I will dwell among the children of Israel (D)and will not forsake my people Israel.”
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1 Kings 6:11-13
New International Version
11 The word of the Lord came(A) to Solomon: 12 “As for this temple you are building, if you follow my decrees, observe my laws and keep all my commands(B) and obey them, I will fulfill through you the promise(C) I gave to David your father. 13 And I will live among the Israelites and will not abandon(D) my people Israel.”
1 Kings 6:11-13
New King James Version
11 Then the word of the Lord came to Solomon, saying: 12 “Concerning this [a]temple which you are building, (A)if you walk in My statutes, execute My judgments, keep all My commandments, and walk in them, then I will perform My [b]word with you, (B)which I spoke to your father David. 13 And (C)I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not (D)forsake My people Israel.”
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- 1 Kings 6:12 Lit. house
- 1 Kings 6:12 promise
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