Psalm 115:16

New Century Version

Heaven belongs to the Lord, but he gave the earth to people.

Cross References

Psalm 8:6

You put them in charge of everything you made. You put all things under their control:

Psalm 89:11

The skies and the earth belong to you. You made the world and everything in it.

Deuteronomy 32:8

God Most High gave the nations their lands, dividing up the human race. He set up borders for the people and even numbered the Israelites.

Psalm 144:5

Lord, tear open the sky and come down. Touch the mountains so they will smoke.

Isaiah 66:1

This is what the Lord says: “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. So do you think you can build a house for me? Do I need a place to rest?

John 14:2

There are many rooms in my Father’s house; I would not tell you this if it were not true. I am going there to prepare a place for you.

Lamentations 3:66

Chase them in anger, Lord, and destroy them from under your heavens.

Psalm 148:4

Praise him, highest heavens and you waters above the sky.

Deuteronomy 10:14

The Lord owns the world and everything in it—the heavens, even the highest heavens, are his.

Psalm 89:12

You created the north and the south. Mount Tabor and Mount Hermon sing for joy at your name.

Isaiah 45:18

The Lord created the heavens. He is the God who formed the earth and made it. He did not want it to be empty, but he wanted life on the earth. This is what the Lord says: “I am the Lord. There is no other God.