1 Chronicles 29:6-14

6Then the Israelite leaders and officers agreed to offer gifts to help the Lord's work. They included the leaders of clans and the leaders of Israel's tribes, the army officers who led 1,000 men and who led 100 men, and the officers with authority for the king's work.

7They gave these gifts for God's temple: 190 tons of gold. 10,000 gold coins. 380 tons of silver. 675 tons of bronze. 3,750 tons of iron.

8People who had valuable stones gave them for the Lord's house. Jehiel from Gershon's clan stored them in a safe place.

9The people were very happy that their leaders gave these things. They were pleased to give to help the Lord's work. King David was also very happy.

10David praised the Lord in front of all the people who had met together. He said, ‘We praise you Lord, the God of our ancestor, Israel. You deserve that people praise you for ever!

11Lord, you are great, powerful and beautiful! You rule as king over everything in heaven and on earth. Yes, Lord, everything belongs in your kingdom!

12You are the one who gives people riches and honour. You rule over everything. You have great strength and power, so you are able to make people strong and famous.

13So we thank you, our God. We praise your great name!

14But I and my people are like nothing. How are we able to give all these gifts to help your work? Everything that we have comes from you. So we are giving back to you things that already belong to you.