in preparing large quantities of timber, because this temple I intend to build will be large and magnificent.

This Temple will become a pile of ruins, and everyone who passes by will be shocked and amazed. 'Why did the LORD do this to this land and this Temple?' they will ask.

King David announced to the whole assembly: "My son Solomon is the one whom God has chosen, but he is still young and lacks experience. The work to be done is tremendous, because this is not a palace for people but a temple for the LORD God.

Once they were proud of their beautiful jewels, but they used them to make disgusting idols. That is why the LORD has made their wealth repulsive to them.

" LORD, who among the gods is like you? Who is like you, wonderful in holiness? Who can work miracles and mighty acts like yours?

The LORD is great and is to be highly praised; he is to be honored more than all the gods.

There is no god like you, O Lord, not one has done what you have done.

All the nations that you have created will come and bow down to you; they will praise your greatness.

I know that our LORD is great, greater than all the gods.

The LORD is great and is to be highly praised; his greatness is beyond understanding.

LORD, there is no one like you; you are mighty, and your name is great and powerful.

His appearing will be brought about at the right time by God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and the Lord of lords.