I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.
I also know, my God, that you test the heart and take pleasure in honesty and integrity. As for me, with an honest heart I have willingly given all these things, and now I have seen with joy your people who are here today also giving willingly to you.
David is telling God that he knows God sees into people's hearts and loves when they give with pure motives, and he's joyful that both he and the people have given generously with sincere hearts.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of King David's prayer during the massive fundraising campaign for building the temple in Jerusalem. David had just collected enormous amounts of gold, silver, and other materials from both his personal treasury and voluntary donations from the people of Israel. This would be one of David's final public acts as king before his son Solomon took over the temple-building project.
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