29:14 "But who am I and who are my people, that we should be in a position to contribute this much?¹ Indeed, everything comes from you, and we have simply given back to you what is yours.² 29:15 For we are resident foreigners and nomads in your presence, like all our ancestors;³ our days are like a shadow on the earth, without security.⁴ 29:16 O Lord our God, all this wealth, which we have collected to build a temple for you to honor your holy name, comes from you; it all belongs to you. 29:17 I know, my God, that you examine thoughts⁵ and are pleased with integrity. With pure motives⁶ I contribute all this; and now I look with joy as your people who have gathered here contribute to you. 29:18 O Lord God of our ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, maintain the motives of your people and keep them devoted to you.⁷ 29:19 Make my son Solomon willing to obey your commands, rules, and regulations, and to complete building the palace for which I have made preparations."⁸