Psalms 6:5
For in death there is no remembrance of thee; in Sheol who shall give thanks unto thee?
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?
In Context
4Return, Jehovah, free my soul; save me for thy loving-kindness' sake.
Cross References
Psalms 88:10Wilt thou do wonders to the dead? shall the shades arise and praise thee? Selah.
Psalms 115:17The dead praise not Jah, neither any that go down into silence;
Psalms 118:17I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of Jah.
Isaiah 38:18For not Sheol shall praise thee, nor death celebrate thee; they that go down into the pit do not hope for thy truth.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 6:2-8
David's Complaints. 1 O Lord , rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. 2 Have mercy upon me, O Lord ; for I am weak: O Lord , heal me; for my bones are vexed. 3 My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O Lord , how long? 4 Return, O Lord , deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies' sake. 5 For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks? 6 I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears. 7 Mine… Read the whole commentary →