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And the heavens are the work of Thy hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/102.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Of old You founded the earth, And the heavens are the work of Your hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/102.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“At the beginning You founded the earth; The heavens are the work of Your hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/102.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Long ago you established the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/102.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Long ago You established the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/102.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Of old didst thou lay the foundation of the earth; And the heavens are the work of thy hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/102.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />In the beginning, LORD, you laid the earth's foundation and created the heavens. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/102.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the work of thy hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/102.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth. Even the heavens are the works of your hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/102.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />long ago you created the earth, and with your own hands you made the heavens. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/102.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You established the earth long ago; the heavens are the work of your hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/102.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the beginning You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/102.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />In earlier times you established the earth; the skies are your handiwork. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/102.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />In the beginning, LORD, you established the foundation of the earth. The heavens are the works of your hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/102.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/102.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Of old, you laid the foundation of the earth. The heavens are the work of your hands. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/102.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You founded the earth before time, "" And the heavens [are] the work of Your hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/102.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Beforetime the earth Thou didst found, And the work of Thy hands are the heavens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/102.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Before time thou didst found the earth, and the heavens the work of thy hands.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/102.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />In the beginning, O Lord, thou foundedst the earth: end the heavens are the works of thy hands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/102.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 101:26>In the beginning, O Lord, you founded the earth. And the heavens are the work of your hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/102.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Of old you laid the earth’s foundations; the heavens are the work of your hands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/102.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/102.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the work of thy hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/102.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />You have prepared the Earth from the first and your hands made Heaven.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/102.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Of old Thou didst lay the foundation of the earth; And the heavens are the work of Thy hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/102.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />In the beginning thou, O Lord, didst lay the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/102-25.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=12626" 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/102.htm">The Prayer of the Afflicted</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>I say: “O my God, do not take me in the midst of my days! Your years go on through all generations. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·nîm (Prep-l:: N-mp) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">In the beginning</a> <a href="/hebrew/3245.htm" title="3245: yā·saḏ·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- A primitive root; to set; intensively, to found; reflexively, to sit down together, i.e. Settle, consult.">You laid the foundations</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">of the earth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: šā·mā·yim (N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">and the heavens</a> <a href="/hebrew/4639.htm" title="4639: ū·ma·‘ă·śêh (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- A deed, work. From asah; an action; generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product or property.">are the work</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏe·ḵā (N-fdc:: 2ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">of Your hands.</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing You will change them, and they will be passed on.…<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="/hebrews/1-10.htm">Hebrews 1:10-12</a></span><br />And: “In the beginning, O Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. / They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment. / You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed; but You remain the same, and Your years will never end.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-6.htm">Isaiah 51:6</a></span><br />Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look at the earth below; for the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and its people will die like gnats. But My salvation will last forever, and My righteousness will never fail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-28.htm">Isaiah 40:28</a></span><br />Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/38-4.htm">Job 38:4</a></span><br />Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/1-1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a></span><br />In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-1.htm">Revelation 21:1</a></span><br />Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/65-17.htm">Isaiah 65:17</a></span><br />For behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">2 Peter 3:10-13</a></span><br />But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. / Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness / as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements will melt in the heat. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16-17</a></span><br />For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-1.htm">John 1:1-3</a></span><br />In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Nehemiah 9:6</a></span><br />You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/48-13.htm">Isaiah 48:13</a></span><br />Surely My own hand founded the earth, and My right hand spread out the heavens; when I summon them, they stand up together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-27.htm">Proverbs 8:27-29</a></span><br />I was there when He established the heavens, when He inscribed a circle on the face of the deep, / when He established the clouds above, when the fountains of the deep gushed forth, / when He set a boundary for the sea, so that the waters would not surpass His command, when He marked out the foundations of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/26-7.htm">Job 26:7</a></span><br />He stretches out the north over empty space; He hangs the earth upon nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/9-8.htm">Job 9:8</a></span><br />He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Of old have you laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of your hands.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/1-1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a></b></br> In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/2-1.htm">Genesis 2:1</a></b></br> Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/20-11.htm">Exodus 20:11</a></b></br> For <i>in</i> six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them <i>is</i>, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/101-3.htm">Base</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-1.htm">Beforetime</a> <a href="/job/42-12.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/psalms/102-19.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/89-20.htm">Found</a> <a href="/psalms/97-2.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/psalms/82-5.htm">Foundations</a> <a href="/psalms/94-15.htm">Founded</a> <a href="/psalms/98-8.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/psalms/102-19.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/psalms/89-40.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/psalms/93-2.htm">Past</a> <a href="/psalms/101-3.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/137-7.htm">Base</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-26.htm">Beforetime</a> <a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/psalms/103-11.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/107-4.htm">Found</a> <a href="/psalms/137-7.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/psalms/104-5.htm">Foundations</a> <a href="/psalms/104-5.htm">Founded</a> <a href="/psalms/106-10.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/psalms/103-11.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/psalms/104-3.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/psalms/119-52.htm">Past</a> <a href="/psalms/104-13.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 102</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/102-1.htm">The prophet in his prayer makes a grievous complaint.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/102-12.htm">He takes comfort in the eternity, and mercy of God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/102-18.htm">The mercies of God are to be recorded</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/102-23.htm">He sustains his weakness by the unchangeableness of God.</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'; 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It emphasizes God's existence before time and creation, underscoring His sovereignty and omnipotence. The concept of "beginning" here is not just temporal but also foundational, indicating God's role as the originator of all things.<p><b>You laid the foundations of the earth</b><br>This imagery of laying foundations suggests stability and intentionality in creation. It reflects the ancient Near Eastern understanding of the earth as a structured and ordered cosmos, contrasting with chaotic creation myths of surrounding cultures. The phrase highlights God's wisdom and power in establishing the earth, a theme also found in <a href="/job/38-4.htm">Job 38:4-6</a>, where God questions Job about the earth's foundations.<p><b>and the heavens are the work of Your hands</b><br>The heavens, often seen as the realm of divine activity, are depicted as crafted by God, emphasizing His artistry and authority over the universe. This phrase connects to <a href="/isaiah/45-12.htm">Isaiah 45:12</a>, where God declares His creation of the heavens and the earth. The "work of Your hands" suggests a personal and intimate involvement in creation, pointing to God's ongoing relationship with His creation. This also prefigures the New Testament revelation of Christ as the agent of creation (<a href="/john/1-3.htm">John 1:3</a>, <a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16</a>), affirming His divine nature and role in the Godhead.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The Creator, who laid the foundations of the earth and crafted the heavens. This verse emphasizes His eternal nature and sovereign power over creation.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_earth.htm">The Earth</a></b><br>Represents the physical world that God created, highlighting His role as the architect of all that exists.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_heavens.htm">The Heavens</a></b><br>Symbolizes the celestial realm, also crafted by God, showcasing His majesty and the vastness of His creation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_creation.htm">God's Sovereignty in Creation</a></b><br>Recognize that God is the ultimate authority over all creation. His power and wisdom are evident in the intricate design of the universe.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_eternal_nature_of_god.htm">The Eternal Nature of God</a></b><br>While the earth and heavens may change, God remains constant. This truth provides comfort and assurance in a world that is often unstable and unpredictable.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/our_place_in_creation.htm">Our Place in Creation</a></b><br>Understanding that we are part of God's creation should inspire humility and a sense of responsibility to care for the world He has made.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_unchanging_nature.htm">Trust in God's Unchanging Nature</a></b><br>In times of uncertainty, we can find peace in knowing that the Creator of the universe is unchanging and faithful.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_the_creator.htm">Worship the Creator</a></b><br>Let the majesty of creation lead us to worship and glorify God, acknowledging His greatness and our dependence on Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_102.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 102</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_102_contradict_god's_changeability.htm">Does Psalm 102’s depiction of God as eternal contradict other passages suggesting God changes His mind or actions? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_102_25-26_fit_with_cosmology.htm">How does Psalm 102:25–26 align with modern cosmological understanding that the universe is expanding rather than wearing out? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_psalm_102_differ_from_nt_views.htm">If Psalm 102 is truly messianic, why are there apparent inconsistencies with New Testament interpretations of the Messiah’s mission?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_quality_of_life.htm">What is the meaning of 'Foundation of the World'?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/102.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) Comp. <a href="/isaiah/44-24.htm" title="Thus said the LORD, your redeemer, and he that formed you from the womb, I am the LORD that makes all things; that stretches forth the heavens alone; that spreads abroad the earth by myself;">Isaiah 44:24</a>; <a href="/isaiah/48-13.htm" title="My hand also has laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand has spanned the heavens: when I call to them, they stand up together.">Isaiah 48:13</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/102.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 25.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth</span> (comp. <a href="/isaiah/48-13.htm">Isaiah 48:13</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And the heavens are the work of thy hands</span> (see <a href="/genesis/1-1.htm">Genesis 1:1, 7</a>; <a href="/genesis/2-4.htm">Genesis 2:4</a>; <a href="/psalms/89-11.htm">Psalm 89:11</a>; <a href="/hebrews/1-10.htm">Hebrews 1:10</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/102-25.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">In the beginning</span><br /><span class="heb">לְ֭פָנִים</span> <span class="translit">(lə·p̄ā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You laid the foundations</span><br /><span class="heb">יָסַ֑דְתָּ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·saḏ·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3245.htm">Strong's 3245: </a> </span><span class="str2">To set, to found, to sit down together, settle, consult</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the earth,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָ֣רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the heavens</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁמָֽיִם׃</span> <span class="translit">(šā·mā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">are the work</span><br /><span class="heb">וּֽמַעֲשֵׂ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ma·‘ă·śêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4639.htm">Strong's 4639: </a> </span><span class="str2">An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Your hands.</span><br /><span class="heb">יָדֶ֣יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/102-25.htm">Psalm 102:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/102-25.htm">Psalm 102:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/102-25.htm">Psalm 102:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/102-25.htm">Psalm 102:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/102-25.htm">Psalm 102:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/102-25.htm">Psalm 102:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/102-25.htm">Psalm 102:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/102-25.htm">Psalm 102:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/102-25.htm">Psalm 102:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/102-25.htm">Psalm 102:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/102-25.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 102:25 Of old you laid the foundation (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/102-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 102:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 102:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/102-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 102:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 102:26" /></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>