1 Kings 8:12 - Compare All Versions
1 Kings 8:12-13 MSG (The Message)
Then Solomon spoke: GOD has told us that he lives in the dark where no one can see him; I’ve built this splendid Temple, O God, to mark your invisible presence forever.
1 Kings 8:12 KJV (King James Version)
Then spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
1 Kings 8:12 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
Then Solomon said, “The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud.
1 Kings 8:12 NCV (New Century Version)
Then Solomon said, “The LORD said he would live in a dark cloud.
1 Kings 8:12 ASV (American Standard Version)
Then spake Solomon, Jehovah hath said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
1 Kings 8:12 NIV (New International Version)
Then Solomon said, “The LORD has said that he would dwell in a dark cloud
1 Kings 8:12 NKJV (New King James Version)
Then Solomon spoke: “The LORD said He would dwell in the dark cloud.
1 Kings 8:12 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Then Solomon said, “The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick darkness [of the cloud].
1 Kings 8:12 NLT (New Living Translation)
Then Solomon prayed, “O LORD, you have said that you would live in a thick cloud of darkness.
1 Kings 8:12 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Then Solomon said, “The LORD has said that he would dwell in thick darkness.