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1 Kings 8:19

Yet truly, you shall not build a house for me. Instead, your son, who shall go forth from your loins, he himself shall build a house to my name.
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King James Version

Nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house unto my name.

English Standard Version

Nevertheless, you shall not build the house, but your son who shall be born to you shall build the house for my name.'

New International Version

Nevertheless, you are not the one to build the temple, but your son, who is your own flesh and blood-he is the one who will build the temple for my Name.'