Psalms 115:17
What does Psalms 115:17 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 115:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The dead praise not Jehovah, Neither any that go down into silence;
KJV
King James Version · 1611The dead praise not the Lord, neither any that go down into silence.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The dead praise not Jehovah, Neither any that go down into silence;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The dead do not give praise to the Lord; or those who go down to the underworld.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The dead praise not Jah, Nor any going down to silence.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The dead praise not Jah, neither any that go down into silence;
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 6:5
For in death there is no remembrance of thee: In Sheol who shall give thee thanks?
- Psalms 31:17
Let me not be put to shame, O Jehovah; for I have called upon thee: Let the wicked be put to shame, let them be silent in Sheol.
- Isaiah 38:18
For Sheol cannot praise thee, death cannot celebrate thee: They that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth.
- Psalms 88:10
Wilt thou show wonders to the dead? Shall they that are deceased arise and praise thee? [Selah
- 1 Samuel 2:9
He will keep the feet of his holy ones; But the wicked shall be put to silence in darkness; For by strength shall no man prevail.
- 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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