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?

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Other Translations for Psalms 30:9

BSB
"What gain is there in my bloodshed, in my descent to the Pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it proclaim Your faithfulness?
AKJV
What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise you? shall it declare your truth?
CPDV
What use would there be in my blood, if I descend into corruption? Will dust confess to you or announce your truth?
ERV
What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?
NHEB
"What profit is there in my destruction, if I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise you? Shall it declare your truth?
SMT
What the profit in my blood in my going down to the pit? shall the dust praise thee? shall it announce thy truth?

Commentary for Psalms 30:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 30:9
Summary
Dead cannot praise, so rescue brings purpose
Place
Pit
Event
Questioning purpose
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Lament