Psalms 115:16
What does Psalms 115:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 115:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The heavens are the heavens of Jehovah; But the earth hath he given to the children of men.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord’s: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The heavens are the heavens of Jehovah; But the earth hath he given to the children of men.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The heavens are the Lord's; but the earth he has given to the children of men.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The heavens--the heavens <FI>are<Fi> Jehovah's, And the earth He hath given to sons of men,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The heavens are the heavens of Jehovah, but the earth hath he given to the children of men.
Context
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:
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