Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?

General references

Bible References

What

Psalm 6:5
For there is no mention of You in death;
In Sheol who will give You thanks?
Psalm 88:10
Will You perform wonders for the dead?
Will the departed spirits rise and praise You? Selah.
Psalm 115:17
The dead do not praise the Lord,
Nor do any who go down into silence;
Psalm 118:17
I will not die, but live,
And tell of the works of the Lord.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might; for there is no activity or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol where you are going.
Isaiah 38:18
“For Sheol cannot thank You,
Death cannot praise You;
Those who go down to the pit cannot hope for Your faithfulness.

General references

Psalm 107:19
Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble;
He saved them out of their distresses.
Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

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