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Psalms 115:17

Psalms chapter 115 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The dead praise not Jehovah, Neither any that go down into silence;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The dead praise not Jehovah, Neither any that go down into silence;

Context

v.16The heavens are the heavens of Jehovah; But the earth hath he given to the children of men.

v.17This passage

v.18But we will bless Jehovah From this time forth and for evermore. Praise ye Jehovah.

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?