Other translations
American Standard Version
But Jehovah said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thy heart to build a house for my name, thou didst well that it was in thy heart:
Darby Bible Translation
But Jehovah said to David my father, Whereas it was in thy heart to build a house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thy heart;
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
And the Lord said to David my father: Whereas thou hast thought in thy heart to build a house to my name, thou hast done well in having this same thing in thy mind.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
But the LORD said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thine heart to build an house for my name, thou didst well that it was in thine heart:
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
But 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.
God's Word
However, the LORD said to my father David, 'Since you had your heart set on building a temple for my name, your intentions were good.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
But 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.
International Standard Version
The 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 Bible
The LORD told my father David, 'It is right for you to have a strong desire to build a temple to honor me.
New American Standard Bible
"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.
New International Version
But 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 Translation
But the LORD told him, 'You wanted to build the Temple to honor my name. Your intention is good,
Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD said to David my father, Whereas it was in thy heart to build a house to my name, thou didst well that it was in thy heart.
The World English Bible
But Yahweh 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.