9. The people had given willingly to the Lord, and they were happy that so much had been given. King David also was extremely happy.
10. There in front of the whole assembly King David praised the Lord. He said, “Lord God of our ancestor Jacob, may you be praised for ever and ever!
11. You are great and powerful, glorious, splendid, and majestic. Everything in heaven and earth is yours, and you are king, supreme ruler over all.
12. All riches and wealth come from you; you rule everything by your strength and power; and you are able to make anyone great and strong.
13. Now, our God, we give you thanks, and we praise your glorious name.
14. “Yet my people and I cannot really give you anything, because everything is a gift from you, and we have only given back what is yours already.
15. You know, O Lord, that we pass through life like exiles and strangers, as our ancestors did. Our days are like a passing shadow, and we cannot escape death.