NET Bible
"O LORD, truly I have built a lofty temple for you, a place where you can live permanently.”"
— 1 Kings 8:13, NET Bible
“I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.”
“I have surely built thee a house of habitation, a place for thee to dwell in for ever. ”
“I have surely built you a house of habitation, a place for you to dwell in forever."”
“Building, I have built a house for thy dwelling, to be thy most firm throne for ever.”
“So I have made for you a living-place, a house in which you may be for ever present.”
“I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.”
Once the priests left the holy place, a cloud filled the LORD’s temple.
The priests could not carry out their duties because of the cloud; the LORD’s glory filled his temple.
Then Solomon said,“The LORD has said that he lives in thick darkness.
O LORD, truly I have built a lofty temple for you, a place where you can live permanently.”
Then the king turned around and pronounced a blessing over the whole Israelite assembly as they stood there.
He said,“The LORD God of Israel is worthy of praise because he has fulfilled what he promised my father David.
He told David,‘Since the day I brought my people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from all the tribes of Israel to build a temple in which to live. But I have chosen David to lead my people Israel.’