Psalms 115:16

Psalms chapter 115 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The heavens are the heavens of Jehovah; But the earth hath he given to the children of men.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord’s: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The heavens are the heavens of Jehovah; But the earth hath he given to the children of men.

Context

v.15Blessed are ye of Jehovah, Who made heaven and earth.

v.16This passage

v.17The dead praise not Jehovah, Neither any that go down into silence;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Jeremiah 27:5

    I have made the earth, the men and the beasts that are upon the face of the earth, by my great power and by my outstretched arm; and I give it unto whom it seemeth right unto me.

  • Psalms 89:11

    The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: The world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them.

  • John 14:2

    In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.

  • Deuteronomy 32:8

    When the Most High gave to the nations their inheritance, When he separated the children of men, He set the bounds of the peoples According to the number of the children of Israel.

  • Psalms 148:4

    Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, And ye waters that are above the heavens.

  • Psalms 8:6

    Thou makest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; Thou hast put all things under his feet: