Psalm 115:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The dead are silent and cannot praise the LORD,

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If I die, I cannot praise you or even remember you.

I pray only to you. Don't disappoint me. Disappoint my cruel enemies until they lie silent in their graves.

“What good will it do you if I am in the grave? Once I have turned to dust, how can I praise you or tell how loyal you are?

You protect your loyal people, but everyone who is evil will die in darkness. We cannot win a victory by our own strength.

My groaning has worn me out. At night my bed and pillow are soaked with tears.