4-6. “Blessed be God, the God of Israel, who spoke personally to my father David. Now he has done what he promised when he said, ‘From the day I brought my people Israel up from Egypt, I haven’t set apart one city among the tribes of Israel in which to build a temple to honor my Name, or chosen one person to be the leader. But now I have chosen both a city and a person: Jerusalem for honoring my Name and David to lead my people Israel.’
34-35. When your people go to war against their enemies at the time and place you send them and they pray to God toward the city you chose and The Temple I’ve built to honor your Name,Listen from heaven to what they pray and ask forand do what is right for them.
36-39. When they sin against you—and they certainly will; there’s no one without sin!—and in anger you turn them over to the enemy and they are taken captive to the enemy’s land, whether far or near, but repent in the country of their captivity and pray with changed hearts in their exile, “We’ve sinned; we’ve done wrong; we’ve been most wicked,” and turn back to you heart and soul in the land of the enemy who conquered them, and pray to you toward their homeland, the land you gave their ancestors, toward the city you chose, and this Temple I have built to the honor of your Name,Listen from your home in heavento their prayers desperate and devout;Do what is best for them.Forgive your people who have sinned against you.
40. And now, dear God, be alert and attentive to prayer, all prayer, offered in this place.
41-42. Up, God, enjoy your new place of quiet repose,you and your mighty covenant Chest;Dress your priests up in salvation clothes,let your holy people celebrate goodness.And don’t, God, back out on your anointed ones,keep in mind the love promised to David your servant.