Psalms 115:17
The dead do not praise LORD, nor any who go down into silence,
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.
In Context
16The heavens are the heavens of LORD, but the earth he has given to the sons of men.
18but we will bless LORD from this time forth and for evermore. Praise ye LORD.
Cross References
Psalms 6:5For in death there is no remembrance of thee. In Sheol who shall give thee thanks?
Psalms 30:9What profit is there in my blood when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? Shall it declare thy truth?
Psalms 88:10Will thou show wonders to the dead? Shall those who are deceased arise and praise thee? Selah.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 115:10-18
Confidence in God. 9 O Israel, trust thou in the Lord : he is their help and their shield. 10 O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord : he is their help and their shield. 11 Ye that fear the Lord , trust in the Lord : he is their help and their shield. 12 The Lord hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron. 13 He will bless them that fear the Lord , both small and great. 14 The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children. 15 Ye are… Read the whole commentary →