⁷ “My father David had it in his heart^(A) to build a temple for the Name of the Lord, the God of Israel. ⁸ But the Lord said to my father David, ‘You did well to have it in your heart to build a temple for my Name. ⁹ Nevertheless, you are not the one to build the temple, but your son, your own flesh and blood—he is the one who will build the temple for my Name.’

“Lord, the God of Israel, there is no God like you^(E) in heaven or on earth—you who keep your covenant of love^(F) with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way. ¹⁵ You have kept your promise to your servant David my father; with your mouth you have promised^(G) and with your hand you have fulfilled it—as it is today.