Psalms 115:17

“The dead praise not the Lord: neither any that go downe into silence.”

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Other Translations for Psalms 115:17

The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.
- King James Version

The dead do not praise the LORD, Nor {do} any who go down into silence;
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The dead praise not Jehovah, Neither any that go down into silence;
- American Standard Version (1901)

The dead do not give praise to the Lord; or those who go down to the underworld.
- Basic English Bible

The dead praise not Jah, neither any that go down into silence;
- Darby Bible

The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.
- Webster's Bible

The dead don't praise Yah, neither any who go down into silence;
- World English Bible

The dead praise not Jah, Nor any going down to silence.
- Youngs Literal Bible

The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Psalms 115:17

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 115:17

115:17 Silence - Into the place of silence, the grave. CHAPT. CXVI. This psalm is a solemn thanksgiving to God. Wherein the psalmist professes his love to God, for delivering him out of great straits and dangers, ver. 1 - 8. Prays for his future protection, and promises to praise him, and to walk holy before him, 9 - 19.


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