Psalms 6:5
For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who will give thee thanks?
Webster 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, O LORD, deliver my soul: Oh save me for thy mercies sake.
6I am weary with my groaning; all the night I make my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.
Cross References
Psalms 88:10Wilt thou show wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise and praise thee? Selah.
Psalms 115:17The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.
Psalms 118:17I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.
Isaiah 38:18For the grave cannot praise thee, death can not celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy 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 →