16 The heavens are (A)the heavens of the Lord,
But (B)the earth He has given to the sons of mankind.
17 The (C)dead do not praise [a]the Lord,
Nor do any who go down into (D)silence;
18 But as for us, we will (E)bless [b]the Lord
From this time and forever.
[c]Praise [d]the Lord!

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  1. Psalm 115:17 Heb Yah
  2. Psalm 115:18 Heb Yah
  3. Psalm 115:18 Or Hallelujah!
  4. Psalm 115:18 Heb Yah

16 The highest heavens belong to the Lord,(A)
    but the earth he has given(B) to mankind.
17 It is not the dead(C) who praise the Lord,
    those who go down to the place of silence;
18 it is we who extol the Lord,(D)
    both now and forevermore.(E)

Praise the Lord.[a](F)

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  1. Psalm 115:18 Hebrew Hallelu Yah