3 And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that is in thine heart; for the Lord is with thee.
3 Nathan replied to the king, "Whatever you have in mind, go ahead and do it, for the Lord is with you."
3 And Nathan said to the king, "Go, do all that is in your heart, for the Lord is with you."
3 Nathan told the king, "Whatever is on your heart, go and do it. God is with you."
3 Then Nathan said to the king, "Go, do all that is in your heart, for the Lord is with you."
3 Nathan replied to the king, "Go ahead and do whatever you have in mind, for the Lord is with you."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:3
Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:1-3
(Read 2 Samuel 7:1-3)
David being at rest in his palace, considered how he might best employ his leisure and prosperity in the service of God. He formed a design to build a temple for the ark. Nathan here did not speak as a prophet, but as a godly man, encouraging David by his private judgment. We ought to do all we can to encourage and promote the good purposes and designs of others, and, as we have opportunity, to forward a good work.