8. People who had valuable gems gave them to the treasury of the Temple of the Lord. Jehiel, from the Gershon family, took care of the valuable gems.
9. The leaders gave freely and completely to the Lord. The people were happy to see their leaders give so gladly. King David was also very happy.
10. David praised the Lord in front of all of the people who were gathered. He said:“We praise you, Lord.You are the God of our father Israel.We praise you forever and ever.
11. Lord, you are great and powerful.You have glory, victory and honor.Everything in heaven and on earth belongs to you.The kingdom belongs to you, Lord.You are the ruler over everything.
12. Riches and honor come from you.You rule everything.You have the power and strengthto make anyone great and strong.
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.