“What gain is there from my lifeblood, from my going down to the grave? Does dust give you thanks or declare your faithfulness?
A psalm of David. Lord, hear my prayer; in your faithfulness listen to my pleading; answer me in your righteousness.
Hear my voice, Lord, when I call; have mercy on me and answer me.
The Lord is my strength and my shield, in whom my heart trusts. I am helped, so my heart rejoices; with my song I praise him.
O God, hear my prayer. Listen to the words of my mouth.
For in death there is no remembrance of you. Who praises you in Sheol?