Psalm 115:17

Neither can the dead praise the LORD, nor those who go down into the silence of death.

Psalm 6:5

In death, there is no memory of you. Who will give you thanks where the dead are?

Psalm 31:17

Let me not be ashamed, LORD, for I have called upon you. Let the wicked be put to shame, let them be silent in the next life.

Psalm 88:10-12

Can you perform wonders for the dead? Can departed spirits stand up to praise you? Interlude

1 Samuel 2:9

He guards the steps of his faithful ones, while the wicked are made silent in darkness. He grants the request of the one who prays. He blesses the year of the righteous. Indeed it's not by strength that a person prevails.

Psalm 30:9

"What profit is there in my death if I go down to the Pit? Can dust worship you? Can it proclaim your faithfulness?"

Isaiah 38:18-19

For Sheol cannot thank you, death cannot sing your praise; and those who go down to the Pit cannot hope for your faithfulness.

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Summary

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

Bible References

Dead

Psalm 6:5
In death, there is no memory of you. Who will give you thanks where the dead are?
Psalm 30:9
"What profit is there in my death if I go down to the Pit? Can dust worship you? Can it proclaim your faithfulness?"
Psalm 88:10
Can you perform wonders for the dead? Can departed spirits stand up to praise you? Interlude
Isaiah 38:18
For Sheol cannot thank you, death cannot sing your praise; and those who go down to the Pit cannot hope for your faithfulness.

Go down

Psalm 31:17
Let me not be ashamed, LORD, for I have called upon you. Let the wicked be put to shame, let them be silent in the next life.
1 Samuel 2:9
He guards the steps of his faithful ones, while the wicked are made silent in darkness. He grants the request of the one who prays. He blesses the year of the righteous. Indeed it's not by strength that a person prevails.

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