Psalms 6:5
For in death there is no memory of you. In Sheol, who shall give you thanks?
World English Bible
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, LORD. Deliver my soul, and save me for your loving kindness’ sake.
6I am weary with my groaning. Every night I flood my bed. I drench my couch with my tears.
Cross References
Psalms 88:10Do you show wonders to the dead? Do the departed spirits rise up and praise you? Selah.
Psalms 115:17The dead don’t praise the LORD, nor any who go down into silence,
Psalms 118:17I will not die, but live, and declare the LORD’s works.
Isaiah 38:18For Sheol can’t praise you. Death can’t celebrate you. Those who go down into the pit can’t hope for your truth.
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 →