Psalms 115:17

The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 115:17

BSB
It is not the dead who praise the LORD, nor any who descend into silence.
AKJV
The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.
CPDV
The dead will not praise you, Lord, and neither will all those who descend into Hell.
ERV
The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence;
NHEB
The dead do not praise the LORD, neither any who go down into silence;
SMT
The dead shall not praise Jah, and all going down to silence.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 115:17

ThedeadH4191VerbpraiseH1984VerbnottheLORDH3050Proper NameneitheranythatgodownH3381VerbintosilenceH1745Noun Feminine

Commentary for Psalms 115:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 115:17
Summary
The deceased cannot offer divine praise
Event
Contrasting living worship
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Lament