New International Version The heavens are yours, and yours also the earth; you founded the world and all that is in it. New Living Translation The heavens are yours, and the earth is yours; everything in the world is yours—you created it all. English Standard Version The heavens are yours; the earth also is yours; the world and all that is in it, you have founded them. Berean Standard Bible The heavens are Yours, and also the earth. The earth and its fullness You founded. Berean Literal Bible Unto You are the heavens; the earth also is unto You; the world and its fullness—You have founded them. King James Bible The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: as for the world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them. New King James Version The heavens are Yours, the earth also is Yours; The world and all its fullness, You have founded them. New American Standard Bible The heavens are Yours, the earth also is Yours; The world and all it contains, You have established them. NASB 1995 The heavens are Yours, the earth also is Yours; The world and all it contains, You have founded them. NASB 1977 The heavens are Thine, the earth also is Thine; The world and all it contains, Thou hast founded them. Legacy Standard Bible The heavens are Yours, the earth also is Yours; The world and its fullness, You have founded them. Amplified Bible The heavens are Yours, the earth also is Yours; The world and all that is in it, You have founded and established them. Berean Annotated Bible The heavens are Yours, and also the earth. The earth and its fullness You founded. Christian Standard Bible The heavens are yours; the earth also is yours. The world and everything in it—you founded them. Holman Christian Standard Bible The heavens are Yours; the earth also is Yours. The world and everything in it—You founded them. American Standard Version The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: The world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them. Contemporary English Version The heavens and the earth belong to you. And so does the world with all its people because you created them English Revised Version The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: the world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them. GOD'S WORD® Translation The heavens are yours. The earth is also yours. You made the world and everything in it. Good News Translation Heaven is yours, the earth also; you made the world and everything in it. International Standard Version Heaven and the earth belong to you, the world and everything it contains— you established them. NET Bible The heavens belong to you, as does the earth. You made the world and all it contains. New Heart English Bible The heavens are yours. The earth also is yours; the world and its fullness. You have founded them. Webster's Bible Translation The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: as for the world, and the fullness of it, thou hast founded them. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe heavens are Yours, and also the earth. The earth and its fullness You founded. World English Bible The heavens are yours. The earth also is yours, the world and its fullness. You have founded them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe heavens [are] Yours, "" The earth [is] also Yours, "" The habitable world and its fullness, "" You have founded them. Berean Literal Bible Unto You are the heavens; the earth also is unto You; the world and its fullness—You have founded them. Young's Literal Translation Thine are the heavens -- the earth also is Thine, The habitable world and its fulness, Thou hast founded them. Smith's Literal Translation To thee the heavens, also to thee the earth; the habitable globe and its fulness thou didst found them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThine are the heavens, and thine is the earth: the world and the fulness thereof thou hast founded: Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Yours are the heavens, yours the earth; you founded the world and everything in it. New Revised Standard Version The heavens are yours, the earth also is yours; the world and all that is in it—you have founded them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe heavens are thine, the earth also is thine; as for the world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The Heavens are yours and the Earth is yours; you have prepared the world in its fullness. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thine are the heavens, Thine also the earth; The world and the fulness thereof, Thou hast founded them. Brenton Septuagint Translation The heavens are thine, and the earth is thine: thou hast founded the world, and the fullness of it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context I Will Sing of His Love Forever…10You crushed Rahab like a carcass; You scattered Your enemies with Your mighty arm. 11The heavens are Yours, and also the earth. The earth and its fullness You founded. 12North and south You created; Tabor and Hermon shout for joy at Your name.… Cross References The heavens are Yours, and also the earth. Deuteronomy 10:14 Behold, to the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, and the earth and everything in it. Genesis 14:19 and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, Psalm 24:1 A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein. The earth and its fullness You founded. Isaiah 48:13 Surely My own hand founded the earth, and My right hand spread out the heavens; when I summon them, they stand up together. Psalm 104:5 He set the earth on its foundations, never to be moved. Proverbs 3:19 The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding. Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Colossians 1:16 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. Nehemiah 9:6 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. Revelation 4:11 “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.” Exodus 19:5 Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. Job 41:11 Who has given to Me that I should repay him? Everything under heaven is Mine. 1 Corinthians 10:26 for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof.” Isaiah 45:12 It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I ordained all their host. Jeremiah 27:5 By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please. Acts 17:24 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. Treasury of Scripture The heavens are yours, the earth also is yours: as for the world and the fullness thereof, you have founded them. Psalm 24:1,2 A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein… Psalm 50:12 If I were hungry, I would not tell thee: for the world is mine, and the fulness thereof. Psalm 115:16 The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD'S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men. Jump to Previous Contains Earth Founded Fullness Fulness Habitable Heavens Thereof WorldJump to Next Contains Earth Founded Fullness Fulness Habitable Heavens Thereof WorldPsalm 89 1. The psalmist praises God for his covenant5. For his wonderful power 15. For the care of his church 19. For his favor to the kingdom of David 38. Then complaining of contrary events 46. He expostulates, prays, and blesses God. The heavens are Yours, and also the earth. God possesses absolute authority over the entire universe. He created the heavens and the earth and rules over both the unseen realm and the inhabited world. Israel’s worship of one God stood against surrounding nations that divided creation among many gods. Deu 10:14 Behold, to the LORD your God belong the heavens,… The earth and its fullness You founded. Everything the earth contains—its lands, seas, creatures, peoples, and resources—exists by God’s purposeful design. He established the world in order and continues to sustain it according to His will. Isa 48:13 Surely My own hand founded the earth… Persons / Places / Events 1. The HeavensRefers to the sky and the celestial realm, often seen as the dwelling place of God and the angels. 2. The Earth The physical world created by God, encompassing all land, seas, and living creatures. 3. The World and Its Fullness This phrase emphasizes the entirety of creation, including all that inhabits the earth. 4. God as Creator The central figure in this verse, highlighting His sovereignty and authority over all creation. 5. Foundation of the World The act of creation, where God established the earth and everything in it. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over CreationRecognize that everything in the heavens and on earth belongs to God, affirming His ultimate authority and control. Stewardship of the Earth As God's creation, we are called to be responsible stewards of the earth, caring for it as a reflection of our respect for the Creator. Worship the Creator Our response to understanding God's creative power should be one of worship and reverence, acknowledging His majesty and greatness. Trust in God's Plan Knowing that God founded the world and its fullness, we can trust in His perfect plan and provision for our lives. Unity in Creation Recognize the interconnectedness of all creation under God's design, fostering a sense of unity and purpose among believers. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 89:11?2. How does Psalm 89:11 affirm God's sovereignty over creation in our lives? 3. What does "the earth is Yours" reveal about God's ownership and authority? 4. How can understanding God's creation influence our stewardship of the earth? 5. Connect Psalm 89:11 with Genesis 1:1 on God's role as Creator. 6. How should acknowledging God's ownership of the world affect our daily decisions? 7. How does Psalm 89:11 affirm God's sovereignty over creation? 8. What historical context supports the claims in Psalm 89:11? 9. How does Psalm 89:11 relate to the theme of divine ownership? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 89? Verse 11. - The heavens are thine (comp. Psalm 8:3; Psalm 33:6; Psalm 115:16). The earth also is thine (see Psalm 24:1). As for the world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them (see Psalm 50:12). Psalm 89:11 weaves a seamless picture of God’s universal ownership: heavens, earth, and every detail in between. By affirming that He founded all and retains sovereign rights over it, the verse invites unwavering confidence and responsible living under His gracious rule. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The heavens are Yours,שָׁ֭מַיִם (ma·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky and also אַף־ (’ap̄-) Conjunction Strong's 637: Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though the earth. אָ֑רֶץ (’ā·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land The world תֵּבֵ֥ל (tê·ḇêl) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8398: The earth, the globe, its inhabitants, a particular land and its fullness וּ֝מְלֹאָ֗הּ (ū·mə·lō·’āh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 4393: Fullness, that which fills You אַתָּ֥ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you founded. יְסַדְתָּֽם׃ (yə·saḏ·tām) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 3245: To set, to found, to sit down together, settle, consult Additonal Resources Psalm 89:11 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 89:11 Bible Gateway Psalm 89:11 Bible.com Psalm 89:11 NIV |
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