Psalms 115:17
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“It is not the dead who praise the LORD, nor any who descend into silence.”
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BSBPD
“It is not the dead who praise the LORD, nor any who descend into silence.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“The dead praise not the Lord, neither any that go down into silence.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“The dead praise not Jehovah, Neither any that go down into silence;”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“The dead praise not Jah, Nor any going down to silence.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Psalms 115:17 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 2:9He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness; for by his own strength shall no man prevail.
- Psalms 6:5For there is no mention of You in death; who can praise You from Sheol?
- Psalms 6:6I am weary from groaning; all night I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears.
- Psalms 30:9“What gain is there in my bloodshed, in my descent to the Pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it proclaim Your faithfulness?
- Psalms 31:17O LORD, let me not be ashamed, for I have called on You. Let the wicked be put to shame; let them lie silent in Sheol.
- Psalms 88:10Do You work wonders for the dead? Do departed spirits rise up to praise You? Selah
- Isaiah 38:18For Sheol cannot thank You; Death cannot praise You. Those who descend to the Pit cannot hope for Your faithfulness.
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