^{5 Ref} Of all my sons (for Yahweh has given me many sons), he has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of Yahweh over Israel.

^{6 Ref} He said to me, Solomon your son, he shall build my house and my courts; for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father.

^{7 Ref} I will establish his kingdom forever, if he be constant to do my commandments and my ordinances, as at this day.

^{8 Ref} Now therefore, in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of Yahweh, and in the audience of our God, observe and seek out all the commandments of Yahweh your God; that you may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children after you forever.

^{9 Ref} You, Solomon my son, know the God of your father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind; for Yahweh searches all hearts, and understands all the imaginations of the thoughts: if you seek him, he will be found of you; but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever.