8. Anyone who had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the temple of the Lord in the custody of Jehiel the Gershonite.
9. The people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the Lord. David the king also rejoiced greatly.
10. David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly, saying,‘Praise be to you, Lord,the God of our father Israel,from everlasting to everlasting.
11. Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the powerand the glory and the majesty and the splendour,for everything in heaven and earth is yours.Yours, Lord, is the kingdom;you are exalted as head over all.
12. Wealth and honour come from you;you are the ruler of all things.In your hands are strength and powerto exalt and give strength to all.
13. Now, our God, we give you thanks,and praise your glorious name.
14. ‘But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.