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he does whatever pleases him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/115.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Our God is in the heavens, and he does as he wishes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/115.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/115.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/115.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But our God <i>is</i> in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/115.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But our God <i>is</i> in heaven; He does whatever He pleases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/115.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But our God is in the heavens; He does whatever He pleases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/115.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But our God is in the heavens; He does whatever He pleases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/115.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But our God is in the heavens; He does whatever He pleases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/115.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But our God is in the heavens; He does whatever He pleases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/115.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But our God is in heaven; He does whatever He pleases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/115.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Our God is in heaven and does whatever he pleases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/115.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Our God is in heaven and does whatever He pleases. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/115.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But our God is in the heavens: He hath done whatsoever he pleased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/115.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Our God is in the heavens, doing as he chooses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/115.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he pleased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/115.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Our God is in heaven. He does whatever he wants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/115.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Our God is in heaven; he does whatever he wishes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/115.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />when our God is in the heavens and he does whatever he desires?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/115.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/115.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Our God is in heaven! He does whatever he pleases! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/115.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But our God is in the heavens. He does whatever he pleases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/115.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatever he pleased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/115.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But our God is in the heavens. He does whatever he pleases. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/115.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And our God [is] in the heavens, "" All that He has pleased He has done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/115.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And our God is in the heavens, All that He hath pleased He hath done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/115.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And our God is in the heavens; did all that he delighted in.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/115.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But our God is in heaven: he hath done all things whatsoever he would. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/115.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 113:11>But our God is in heaven. All things whatsoever that he has willed, he has done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/115.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Our God is in heaven and does whatever he wills. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/115.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Our God is in the heavens; he does whatever he pleases.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/115.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But our God is in the heavens; he has done whatever he pleased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/115.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Our God is in Heaven and he has done all that he pleased.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/115.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But our God is in the heavens; Whatsoever pleased Him He hath done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/115.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But our God has done in heaven and on earth, whatsoever he has pleased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/115-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=14527" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/115.htm">To Your Name Be the Glory</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: wê·lō·hê·nū (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 1cp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">Our God</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: ḇaš·šā·mā·yim (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">is in heaven;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">He does</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kōl (N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">as</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2654.htm" title="2654: ḥā·p̄êṣ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline to; by implication to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire.">He pleases.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>Their idols are silver and gold, made by the hands of men.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/4-35.htm">Daniel 4:35</a></span><br />All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a></span><br />I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/42-2.htm">Job 42:2</a></span><br />“I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-24.htm">Isaiah 14:24</a></span><br />The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Ephesians 1:11</a></span><br />In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Proverbs 19:21</a></span><br />Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a></span><br />so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-19.htm">Romans 9:19-21</a></span><br />One of you will say to me, “Then why does God still find fault? For who can resist His will?” / But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why did You make me like this?” / Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special occasions and another for common use?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-26.htm">Matthew 19:26</a></span><br />Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/32-17.htm">Jeremiah 32:17</a></span><br />“Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-13.htm">Isaiah 40:13-14</a></span><br />Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD, or informed Him as His counselor? / Whom did He consult to enlighten Him, and who taught Him the paths of justice? Who imparted knowledge to Him and showed Him the way of understanding?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/135-6.htm">Psalm 135:6</a></span><br />The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-14.htm">Genesis 18:14</a></span><br />Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-37.htm">Luke 1:37</a></span><br />For no word from God will ever fail.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-24.htm">Acts 17:24-25</a></span><br />The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands. / Nor is He served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But our God is in the heavens: he has done whatever he has pleased.</p><p class="hdg">but our</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-4.htm">Psalm 2:4</a></b></br> He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/68-4.htm">Psalm 68:4</a></b></br> Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/123-1.htm">Psalm 123:1</a></b></br> A Song of degrees. Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.</p><p class="hdg">he hath</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/135-6.htm">Psalm 135:6</a></b></br> Whatsoever the LORD pleased, <i>that</i> did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a></b></br> Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times <i>the things</i> that are not <i>yet</i> done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/4-35.htm">Daniel 4:35</a></b></br> And all the inhabitants of the earth <i>are</i> reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and <i>among</i> the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/113-6.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/psalms/113-6.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/psalms/105-22.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/job/23-13.htm">Pleases</a> <a href="/psalms/104-34.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/psalms/80-13.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/psalms/8-8.htm">Whatsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/115-15.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/psalms/115-15.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/psalms/135-6.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/psalms/135-6.htm">Pleases</a> <a href="/psalms/133-1.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/psalms/135-6.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/psalms/135-6.htm">Whatsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 115</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/115-1.htm">Because God is truly glorious</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/115-4.htm">And idols are vanity</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/115-9.htm">He exhorts to confidence in God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/115-12.htm">God is to be blessed for his blessing</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/115.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/115.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Our God is in heaven;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the sovereignty and transcendence of God. In biblical context, heaven is often depicted as the dwelling place of God, signifying His authority and power over all creation. The idea of God being in heaven contrasts with the idols mentioned earlier in the psalm, which are earthly and powerless. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern understanding of divine hierarchy, where the gods were often associated with specific locations or natural phenomena. The biblical portrayal of God as being in heaven underscores His supremacy and independence from the physical world. This concept is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/isaiah/66.htm">Isaiah 66:1</a>, where God declares, "Heaven is My throne, and the earth is My footstool," highlighting His dominion over all.<p><b>He does as He pleases.</b><br>This phrase speaks to the omnipotence and freedom of God to act according to His will. It reflects the biblical theme of God's ultimate authority and control over the universe, as seen in passages like <a href="/daniel/4-35.htm">Daniel 4:35</a>, where it states that God "does according to His will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth." This assertion of divine will is a reassurance to believers of God's active involvement in the world, despite human limitations in understanding His purposes. Historically, this would have been a comforting truth for the Israelites, who often faced uncertainty and adversity. Theologically, it points to the doctrine of God's providence, where He orchestrates all events for His glory and the good of His people, as seen in <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a>. This phrase also foreshadows the ultimate fulfillment of God's will through Jesus Christ, who embodies God's purpose and plan for redemption.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, emphasizing His sovereignty and authority over all creation.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/heaven.htm">Heaven</a></b><br>The dwelling place of God, symbolizing His transcendence and supreme power.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalmist.htm">Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of the psalm, traditionally attributed to the community of Israel, expressing trust and confidence in God's sovereignty.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize that God is in control of all things, and His plans are perfect and unchangeable.<br><br>Trust in God's wisdom and timing, even when circumstances are challenging or unclear.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heavenly_perspective.htm">Heavenly Perspective</a></b><br>Understand that God's ways are higher than our ways, and His perspective is eternal.<br><br>Seek to align our desires and actions with God's will, as revealed in Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_trust.htm">Faith and Trust</a></b><br>Develop a deeper faith in God's ability to accomplish His purposes, regardless of human limitations.<br><br>Encourage others to find peace and assurance in God's sovereign rule over their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_and_submission.htm">Prayer and Submission</a></b><br>Approach prayer with a heart of submission, seeking God's will above our own desires.<br><br>Use prayer as a means to align our hearts with God's purposes and to seek His guidance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_115.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 115</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_some_christians_see_calvinism_as_heresy.htm">Is Calvinism considered heretical by some Christians?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'god_is_in_control'_mean.htm">What does "God is in control" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_permissive_will_of_god.htm">What is the permissive will of God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_in_complete_control.htm">Is God in complete control?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/115.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But</span> - rather, <span class="accented">and</span> - as though he would say, "and all the while, as the heathen scorn and question" - <span class="cmt_word">our God is in the heavens</span>; in his place, where he always is, watching over us. <span class="cmt_word">He hath done what soever he hath pleased.</span> He has the will to help us, and he has the power to do whatsoever he pleases. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/115-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Our God</span><br /><span class="heb">וֵֽאלֹהֵ֥ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wê·lō·hê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is in heaven</span><br /><span class="heb">בַשָּׁמָ֑יִם</span> <span class="translit">(ḇaš·šā·mā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heaven, sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and does</span><br /><span class="heb">עָשָֽׂה׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·śāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּ֭ל</span> <span class="translit">(kōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He pleases.</span><br /><span class="heb">חָפֵ֣ץ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·p̄êṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2654.htm">Strong's 2654: </a> </span><span class="str2">To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/115-3.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 115:3 But our God is in the heavens (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/115-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 115:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 115:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/115-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 115:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 115:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>