Psalms 115:17
It is not the dead who praise the LORD, nor any who descend into silence.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.
In Context
16The highest heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth He has given to mankind.
18But it is we who will bless the LORD, both now and forevermore. Hallelujah!
Cross References
Psalms 6:5For there is no mention of You in death; who can praise You from Sheol?
Psalms 30:9“What gain is there in my bloodshed, in my descent to the Pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it proclaim Your faithfulness?
Psalms 88:10Do You work wonders for the dead? Do departed spirits rise up to praise You? 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 →