Psalms 6:5

For there is not in death Thy memorial, In Sheol, who doth give thanks to Thee?

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?

In Context

4Turn back, O Jehovah, draw out my soul, Save me for Thy kindness' sake.

6I have been weary with my sighing, I meditate through all the night [on] my bed, With my tear my couch I waste.

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Cross References

Psalms 88:10To the dead dost Thou do wonders? Do Rephaim rise? do they thank Thee? Selah.

Psalms 115:17The dead praise not Jah, Nor any going down to silence.

Psalms 118:17I do not die, but live, And recount the works of Jah,

Isaiah 38:18For Sheol doth not confess Thee, Death doth not praise Thee, Those going down to the pit hope not 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 →

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