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Psalm 115:17

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Those who are dead do not praise the Lord, nor do those who go into the silence ⌞of the grave⌟.

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“How will you profit if my blood is shed, if I go into the pit? Will the dust ⌞of my body⌟ give thanks to you? Will it tell about your truth?”

O Lord, I have called on you, so do not let me be put to shame. Let wicked people be put to shame. Let them be silent in the grave.

In death, no one remembers you. In the grave, who praises you?

I am worn out from my groaning. My eyes flood my bed every night. I soak my couch with tears.

He safeguards the steps of his faithful ones, but wicked people are silenced in darkness because humans cannot succeed by their own strength.