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For in death there is no memory of you. In Sheol, who shall give you thanks?
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A Plea to Praise God on Earth
The psalmist's argument is a powerful appeal to God's own glory. Commentators explain that David is essentially saying, "If you let me die, you lose a voice of praise on earth. But if you spare me, I will continue to thank and remember you among the living." This frames life as a precious opportunity to glorify God in the world.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For in death - In the state of the dead; in the grave.
There is no remembrance of thee - They who are dead do not remember you…
19th Century
Anglican
For in death. —As in Psalm 30:9, the sufferer urges as a further reason for Divine aid the loss Jehovah would suffer by the cessat…
Baptist
It is as much as to say, "If you let me die, you will lose one singer out of your earthly choir; but if you will let me live, I will remember you; …
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16th Century
Protestant
For in death there is no remembrance of thee. After God has bestowed all things freely upon us, He requires nothing in return but a gratef…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For in death [there is] no remembrance of thee Of the goodness, truth, power, and faithfulness of God; no notice can…
These verses speak the language of a heart truly humbled, of a broken and contrite spirit under great afflictions, sent to awaken conscience and mo…
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13th Century
Catholic
In the preceding psalm, David asked to be led in the way of justice because of his enemies.
Here, however, having fallen, he asks to be renew…
