Modern Translations
New International VersionBut the LORD said to my father David, 'You did well to have it in your heart to build a temple for my Name.
New Living TranslationBut the LORD told him, ‘You wanted to build the Temple to honor my name. Your intention is good,
English Standard VersionBut 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.
Berean Study BibleBut the LORD said to my father David, ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart.
New American Standard BibleBut the LORD said to my father David, ‘Because it was in your heart to build a house for My name, you did well that it was in your heart.
NASB 1995"But the LORD said to my father David, 'Because it was in your heart to build a house for My name, you did well that it was in your heart.
NASB 1977“But the LORD said to my father David, ‘Because it was in your heart to build a house for My name, you did well that it was in your heart.
Amplified BibleBut the LORD said to my father David, ‘Because it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you did well that it was in your heart.
Christian Standard BibleHowever, the LORD said to my father David, “Since it was your desire to build a temple for my name, you have done well to have this desire.
Holman Christian Standard BibleHowever, Yahweh said to my father David, "Since it was your desire to build a temple for My name, you have done well to have this desire.
Contemporary English Versionthe LORD said, "It's good that you want to build a temple where I can be worshiped.
Good News Translationbut the LORD said to him, 'You were right in wanting to build a temple for me,
GOD'S WORD® TranslationHowever, the LORD said to my father David, 'Since you had your heart set on building a temple for my name, your intentions were good.
International Standard VersionThe LORD told my father David: 'Therefore, since you determined to build a temple for my name, you acted well, because it was your choice to do so.
NET BibleThe LORD told my father David, 'It is right for you to have a strong desire to build a temple to honor me.