Psalm 115:17


The dead do not praise the Lord,
Nor do any who go down into silence;

Psalm 6:5


For in death there is no mention of You;
In Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead) who will praise You and give You thanks?

Psalm 31:17


Let me not be put to shame, O Lord, for I call on You;
Let the wicked (godless) be put to shame, let them be silent in Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead).

Psalm 88:10-12


Will You perform wonders for the dead?
Shall the departed spirits arise and praise You? Selah.

1 Samuel 2:9


“He guards the feet of His godly (faithful) ones,
But the wicked ones are silenced and perish in darkness;
For a man shall not prevail by might.

Psalm 30:9


“What profit is there in my blood (death), if I go down to the pit (grave)?
Will the dust praise You? Will it declare Your faithfulness [to man]?

Isaiah 38:18-19


“For Sheol cannot praise or thank You,
Death cannot praise You and rejoice in You;
Those who go down to the pit cannot hope for Your faithfulness.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

Dead

Psalm 6:5

For in death there is no mention of You;
In Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead) who will praise You and give You thanks?
Psalm 30:9

“What profit is there in my blood (death), if I go down to the pit (grave)?
Will the dust praise You? Will it declare Your faithfulness [to man]?
Psalm 88:10

Will You perform wonders for the dead?
Shall the departed spirits arise and praise You? Selah.
Isaiah 38:18

“For Sheol cannot praise or thank You,
Death cannot praise You and rejoice in You;
Those who go down to the pit cannot hope for Your faithfulness.

Go down

Psalm 31:17

Let me not be put to shame, O Lord, for I call on You;
Let the wicked (godless) be put to shame, let them be silent in Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead).
1 Samuel 2:9

“He guards the feet of His godly (faithful) ones,
But the wicked ones are silenced and perish in darkness;
For a man shall not prevail by might.