2 Samuel 7:18-19
New King James Version
David’s Thanksgiving to God(A)
18 Then King David went in and sat before the Lord; and he said: (B)“Who am I, O Lord God? And what is my house, that You have brought me this far? 19 And yet this was a small thing in Your sight, O Lord God; and You have also spoken of Your servant’s house for a great while to come. (C)Is this the manner of man, O Lord God?
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2 Samuel 7:18-19
New International Version
David’s Prayer(A)
18 Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and he said:
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- 2 Samuel 7:19 Or for the human race
2 Samuel 7:24-29
New King James Version
24 For (A)You have made Your people Israel Your very own people forever; (B)and You, Lord, have become their God.
25 “Now, O Lord God, the word which You have spoken concerning Your servant and concerning his house, establish it forever and do as You have said. 26 So let Your name be magnified forever, saying, ‘The Lord of hosts is the God over Israel.’ And let the house of Your servant David be established before You. 27 For You, O Lord of hosts, God of Israel, have revealed this to Your servant, saying, ‘I will build you a house.’ Therefore Your servant has found it in his heart to pray this prayer to You.
28 “And now, O Lord God, You are God, and (C)Your words are true, and You have promised this goodness to Your servant. 29 Now therefore, let it please You to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue before You forever; for You, O Lord God, have spoken it, and with Your blessing let the house of Your servant be blessed (D)forever.”
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2 Samuel 7:24-29
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24 You have established your people Israel as your very own(A) forever, and you, Lord, have become their God.(B)
25 “And now, Lord God, keep forever the promise(C) you have made concerning your servant and his house. Do as you promised, 26 so that your name(D) will be great forever. Then people will say, ‘The Lord Almighty is God over Israel!’ And the house of your servant David will be established(E) in your sight.
27 “Lord Almighty, God of Israel, you have revealed this to your servant, saying, ‘I will build a house for you.’ So your servant has found courage to pray this prayer to you. 28 Sovereign Lord, you are God! Your covenant is trustworthy,(F) and you have promised these good things to your servant. 29 Now be pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever in your sight; for you, Sovereign Lord, have spoken, and with your blessing(G) the house of your servant will be blessed forever.”
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