Psalms 115:17
The dead cannot praise the Lord, nor those who go down into silence.
Open English Bible (US)
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 has he given to people.
18But we will bless the Lord from now and for evermore. Hallelujah.
Cross References
Psalms 6:5For in death none can call you to mind; in Sheol who can praise you?
Psalms 30:9“What profit is there in my blood, if I go down to the pit? Can you be praised by dust? Can it tell of your faithfulness?
Psalms 88:10For the dead can you work wonders? Can the shades rise again 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 →