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 88:10-12


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

Psalm 115:17


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

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 (the nether world, the place of the dead) where you are going.

Psalm 118:17


I will not die, but live,
And declare the works and recount the illustrious acts of the Lord.

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.

John 9:4

We must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work.

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For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?

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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 (the nether world, the place of the dead) where you are going.
John 9:4
We must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work.

General references

Isaiah 38:11

I said, “I will not see the Lord
The Lord in the land of the living;
I will no longer see man among the inhabitants of the world.