Psalm 115:17

The Passion Translation

Dead people cannot praise the Lord, but we can! Those who sink to the silence of the grave can no longer give glory to God, but we can! So let’s praise the Lord and let it go on forever. Hallelujah, and praise the Lord!

Cross References

Psalm 30:9

“What would you gain in my death, if I were to go down to the depths of darkness? Will a grave sing your song? How could death’s dust declare your faithfulness?”

Psalm 31:17

As I call upon you, let my shame and disgrace be replaced by your favor once again. But let shame and disgrace fall instead upon the wicked— those going to their own doom, drifting down in silence to the dust of death.

Psalm 6:5

In the darkness of death who remembers your name in worship? How could I bring you praise if I’m buried in a tomb?

Psalm 6:6

I’m worn out with my weeping and groaning. Night after night I soak my pillow with tears, and flood my bed with weeping.