Psalm 115:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The LORD has kept the heavens for himself, but he has given the earth to us humans.

Cross References

Psalm 8:6

You let us rule everything your hands have made. And you put all of it under our power—

Psalm 89:11

The heavens and the earth belong to you. And so does the world with all its people because you created them

Deuteronomy 32:8

that God Most High gave land to every nation. He assigned a guardian angel to each of them,

Psalm 144:5

Open the heavens like a curtain and come down, LORD. Touch the mountains and make them send up smoke.

Isaiah 66:1

The LORD said: Heaven is my throne; the earth is my footstool. What kind of house could you build for me? In what place will I rest?

John 14:2

There are many rooms in my Father's house. I wouldn't tell you this, unless it was true. I am going there to prepare a place for each of you.

Lamentations 3:66

Get angry and go after them until not a trace is left under the heavens.

Psalm 148:4

Highest heavens, and the water above the highest heavens, come and offer praise.

Deuteronomy 10:14

Everything belongs to the LORD your God, not only the earth and everything on it, but also the sky and the highest heavens.

Psalm 89:12

and everything else. Mount Tabor and Mount Hermon gladly praise you.

Isaiah 45:18

The LORD alone is God! He created the heavens and made a world where people can live, instead of creating an empty desert. The LORD alone is God; there are no others.