Psalms 30:9
What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 30 connects to 8 cross-references. A thanksgiving psalm attributed to David for dedication of the house, celebrating recovery from serious illness. He testifies that God turned his mourning into dancing and his sackcloth into joy, and declares the importance of praising God among the living …
Other Translations
What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?
`What gain <FI>is<Fi> in my blood? In my going down unto corruption? Doth dust thank Thee? doth it declare Thy truth?
What profit is there in my blood if I go down into the underworld? will the dust give you praise, or be a witness to your help?
Cross References
For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?
Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise and praise thee? Selah.
Shall thy wonders be known in the dark? and thy righteousness in the land of forgetfulness?
The dead praise not the Lord, neither any that go down into silence.
But we will bless the Lord from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the Lord.
I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, …
For the grave cannot praise thee, death can not celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope …