^{13 Ref} So now, our God, we give you praise, honouring the glory of your name.

^{14 Ref} But who am I and what is my people, that we have power to give so freely in this way? for all things come from you, and what we have given you is yours.

^{15 Ref} For we, as all our fathers were, are like men from a strange country before you, who have got a place for a time in the land; our days on the earth are like a shade, and there is no hope of going on.

^{16 Ref} O Lord our God, all this store, which we have made ready for the building of a house for your holy name, comes from your hand and is yours.

^{17 Ref} And I am conscious, my God, that you are the searcher of hearts, taking pleasure in righteousness. As for me, with an upright heart I have freely given all these things; and I have seen with joy your people who are here to make their offerings freely to you.