Psalm 115:16-18

Revised Standard Version

¹⁶ The heavens are the Lord’s heavens,
    but the earth he has given to the sons of men.
¹⁷ The dead do not praise the Lord,
    nor do any that go down into silence.
¹⁸ But we will bless the Lord
    from this time forth and for evermore.
Praise the Lord!