Psalms 115:17
Not the dead can praise the Lord, nor all those that go down into the silence [of death].
Leeser Tanakh
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 the Lord; but the earth hath he given to the children of men.
18But as for us, we will bless the Lord from this time forth and for evermore. Hallelujah.
Cross References
Psalms 6:5(6:6) For in death men do not remember thee: in the nether world, who shall give thee thanks?
Psalms 30:9(30:10) What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the grave? Shall the dust thank thee? shall it announce thy truth?
Psalms 88:10(88:11) Wilt thou display wonders to the dead? shall the departed arise [and] thank 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 →