Psalms 115:17
The dead don’t praise the LORD, nor any who go down into silence,
World English Bible
In The King James Version
The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.
In Context
16The heavens are the LORD’s heavens, but he has given the earth to the children of men.
18but we will bless the LORD, from this time forward and forever more. Praise the LORD!
Cross References
Psalms 6:5For in death there is no memory of you. In Sheol, who shall give you thanks?
Psalms 30:9“What profit is there in my destruction, if I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise you? Shall it declare your truth?
Psalms 88:10Do you show wonders to the dead? Do the departed spirits rise up and 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 →