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1 Kings 8:18

And the LORD said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thine heart to build an house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thine heart.
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English Standard Version

But the LORD said to David my father, 'Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for my name, you did well that it was in your heart.

New International Version

But the LORD said to my father David, 'Because it was in your heart to build a temple for my Name, you did well to have this in your heart.

Catholic Public Domain Version

But the Lord said to my father David: ‘Since you have planned in your heart to build a house to my name, you have done well by considering this plan in your mind