Psalms 6:5

For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 6:5

BSB

For there is no mention of You in death; who can praise You from Sheol?

AKJV

For in death there is no remembrance of you: in the grave who shall give you thanks?

CPDV

For there is no one in death who would be mindful of you. And who will confess to you in Hell?

ERV

For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in Sheol who shall give thee thanks?

NHEB

For in death there is no memory of you. In Sheol, who shall give you thanks?

SMT

For in death none remembering thee: in hades who shall give thanks to thee?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 6:5

ForindeathH4194Noun MasculinethereisnoremembranceH2143Noun MasculineoftheeinthegraveH7585Noun FemininewhoshallgivetheethanksH3034Verb

Commentary for Psalms 6:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 6:5

Summary

Death ends possibility of worshipping or remembering God

Place

Grave

Event

David reflects on death's finality

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC