¹⁶ For now I have chosen and sanctified this house, that My name may be there forever; and My eyes and My heart will be there perpetually.

¹⁶ For I have chosen this Temple and set it apart to be holy-a place where my name will be honored forever. I will always watch over it, for it is dear to my heart.

¹⁶ For now I have chosen and consecrated this house that my name may be there for ever; my eyes and my heart will be there for all time.