1 This is what the Lord says:

"Heaven is my throne,

and the earth is my footstool.

Could you build me a temple as good as that?

Could you build me such a resting place?

2 My hands have made both heaven and earth;

they and everything in them are mine.*

I, the Lord, have spoken!

"I will bless those who have humble and contrite hearts,

who tremble at my word.