Psalms 115:17
The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.
King James Version
In Context
16The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD’S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.
18But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the LORD.
Cross References
Psalms 6:5For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?
Psalms 30:9What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?
Psalms 88:10Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise and praise thee? 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 →