1 Chronicles 17:18
1 Chronicles 17:16-27 The Message (MSG)
King David went in, took his place before GOD, and prayed: Who am I, my Master GOD, and what is my family, that you have brought me to this place in life? But that’s nothing compared to what’s coming, for you’ve also spoken of my family far into the future, given me a glimpse into tomorrow and looked on me, Master GOD, as a Somebody. What’s left for David to say to this—to your honoring your servant, even though you know me, just as I am? O GOD, out of the goodness of your heart, you’ve taken your servant to do this great thing and put your great work on display. There’s none like you, GOD, no God but you, nothing to compare with what we’ve heard with our own ears. And who is like your people, like Israel, a nation unique on earth, whom God set out to redeem as his own people (and became most famous for it), performing great and fearsome acts, throwing out nations and their gods left and right as you saved your people from Egypt? You established for yourself a people—your very own Israel!—your people forever. And you, GOD, became their God. So now, great GOD, this word that you have spoken to me and my family, guarantee it forever! Do exactly what you’ve promised! Then your reputation will be confirmed and flourish always as people exclaim, “The GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies, the God over Israel, is Israel’s God!” And the house of your servant David will remain rock solid under your watchful presence. You, my God, have told me plainly, “I will build you a house.” That’s how I was able to find the courage to pray this prayer to you. GOD, being the God you are, you have spoken all these wonderful words to me. As if that weren’t enough, you’ve blessed my family so that it will continue in your presence always. Because you have blessed it, GOD, it’s really blessed—blessed for good!
1 Chronicles 17:18 King James Version (KJV)
What can David speak more to thee for the honour of thy servant? for thou knowest thy servant.
1 Chronicles 17:18 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
What more can David still say to You concerning the honor bestowed on Your servant? For You know Your servant.
1 Chronicles 17:18 New Century Version (NCV)
“What more can I say to you for honoring me, your servant? You know me so well.
1 Chronicles 17:18 American Standard Version (ASV)
What can David say yet more unto thee concerning the honor which is done to thy servant? for thou knowest thy servant.
1 Chronicles 17:18 New International Version (NIV)
“What more can David say to you for honoring your servant? For you know your servant
1 Chronicles 17:18 New King James Version (NKJV)
What more can David say to You for the honor of Your servant? For You know Your servant.
1 Chronicles 17:18 Amplified Bible (AMP)
What more can David say to You for the honor granted to Your servant? For You know Your servant.