Psalms 115:17
The dead praise not the Lord, neither any that go down into silence.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 115 connects to 8 cross-references. A liturgical psalm contrasting the living God who does as he pleases with the mute, blind, deaf, and lifeless idols of silver and gold. Those who make idols become like them. Israel, the house of Aaron, and those who fear …
Other Translations
The dead praise not Jehovah, Neither any that go down into silence;
The dead praise not Jah, Nor any going down to silence.
The dead do not give praise to the Lord; or those who go down to the underworld.
Cross References
He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall …
The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I do this day: the father to the children shall make …
For the grave cannot praise thee, death can not celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope …
Shall thy wonders be known in the dark? and thy righteousness in the land of forgetfulness?
Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise and praise thee? Selah.
Let me not be ashamed, O Lord; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed, and let …
What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall …
For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?