Psalms 115:17
The dead praise not the LORD,—No one who goeth down into silence.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.
In Context
16The heaven is the LORD'S heaven; But the earth he hath given to the sons of men.
18But we will bless the LORD, From this time forth even for ever! Praise ye the LORD!
Cross References
Psalms 6:5For in death no praise is given to thee; In the underworld who can give thee thanks?
Psalms 30:9“What will my blood profit thee, that I should go down to the pit? Can dust praise thee? Can it declare thy faithfulness?
Psalms 88:10Canst thou show wonders to the dead? Shall the dead arise, and praise thee? [[Pause.]]
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 →