SIL Translator’s Notes on 1 Chronicles 29:17

29:17a I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness.

I know you(sing) judge the motives of people, my God. I know you are happy with honesty.
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My God, I know you(sing) examine us(excl.) and you are pleased with people who are righteous.

29:17b All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart,

Judge(sing) me⌋ and see that I have given these things freely, happily, and sincerely.
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I have donated/given all I can to you(sing). My heart/motives are right.

29:17c and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You.

I have seen that your(sing) people here have been happy to give to you(sing). And that has made me happy too. (Easy English Bible)
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The people of Israel are your people. I have watched them freely and joyfully give gifts to you(sing) and I am pleased.

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