New English Translation

2 Chronicles 7:16-19 New English Translation (NET)

16. Now I have chosen and consecrated this temple by making it my permanent home; I will be constantly present there.

17. You must serve me as your father David did. Do everything I commanded and obey my rules and regulations.

18. Then I will establish your dynasty, just as I promised your father David, ‘You will not fail to have a successor ruling over Israel.’

19. “But if you people ever turn away from me, fail to obey the regulations and rules I instructed you to keep, and decide to serve and worship other gods,