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Psalms 115:16 kjva — The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord’s: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Psalms 115:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 115 — Context

13

He will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great.

14

The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children.

15

Ye are blessed of the Lord which made heaven and earth.

16

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

17

The dead praise not the Lord, neither any that go down into silence.

18

But we will bless the Lord from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the Lord.

Psalms 115:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 115:16 say?
Psalms 115:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord’s: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.”
Where is Psalms 115:16 in the Bible?
Psalms 115:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 115, verse 16.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 115:16.
What translation should I read Psalms 115:16 in?
Psalms 115:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 115:16?
Psalms 115:16 reads (KJVA): “The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord’s: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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