Psalms 6:5

For in death no man remembers you: and who will give you thanks in Hades? 1

LXX2012 (US English)

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, O Lord, deliver my soul: save me for your mercy's sake. 1

6+ 6:6 Gr. I have laboured. I am wearied with my groaning; I shall wash my bed every night; I shall water my couch with tears. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 88:10You have brought down the proud as one that is slain; and with the arm of your power you have scattered your enemies. 1

Psalms 115:17I will offer to you the sacrifice of praise, and will call upon the name of the Lord. 1

Psalms 118:17Render a recompense to your servant: so shall I live, and keep your words. 1

Isaiah 38:18For they that are in the grave shall not praise you, neither shall the dead bless you, neither shall they that are in Hades hope for your mercy.

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 →

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