16. The heavens, even Shomayim, is Hashem's, but HaAretz He gave to the Bnei Adam.
17. The mesim (dead ones) praise not Hashem, neither do any that descend into Dumah (the silent [place of Sheol]).
18. But we will bless Hashem from this time forth v'ad olam (and to forevermore). Praise Hashem.