13. Now, our God, we thank you.And we praise your glorious name.
14. “These things did not really come from me and my people.Everything comes from you.We have given you back what you gave us.
15. We are like foreigners and strangers.All our ancestors were also foreigners and strangers.Our time on earth is like a shadow.There is no hope.
16. Lord our God, we have gathered all this to build your Temple.We will build it for worship to you.But everything has come from you.Everything belongs to you.
17. I know, my God, that you test people’s hearts.You are happy when people do what is right.I was happy to give all these things.I gave with an honest heart.Your people gathered here are happy to give to you.I am happy to see their giving.