Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Psalm 115:16
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Berean Standard Bible
The highest heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth He has given to mankind.
King James Version
The heaven, [even] the heavens, [are] the LORD’s: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.
World English Bible
The heavens are the LORD’s heavens, but he has given the earth to the children of men.
American Standard Version
The heavens are the heavens of Jehovah; But the earth hath he given to the children of men.
Berean Literal Bible
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Psalm 115
14 May the LORD give you increase, both you and your children.
15 May you be blessed by the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
16 The highest heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth He has given to mankind.
17 It is not the dead who praise the LORD, nor any who descend into silence.
18 But it is we who will bless the LORD, both now and forevermore. Hallelujah!
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