Psalms 6:5

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Psalm 6 is the first of the traditional penitential psalms, in which David, weak and grieving, asks the Lord to spare him from discipline in anger. He describes nights of weeping and a body worn down by distress.

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Psalms 30:9“What gain is there in my bloodshed, in my descent to the Pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it proclaim Your faithfulness?
Isaiah 38:18For Sheol cannot thank You; Death cannot praise You. Those who descend to the Pit cannot hope for Your faithfulness.
2 Timothy 1:10And now He has revealed this grace through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has abolished death and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the gospel,

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For there is no mention of You in death; who can praise You from Sheol?

World English Bible (WEB)

For in death there is no memory of you. In Sheol, who shall give you thanks?

King James Version (KJV)

For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?

American Standard Version (ASV)

For in death there is no remembrance of thee: In Sheol who shall give thee thanks?

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For in death there is no memory of you; in the underworld who will give you praise?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque en la muerte no hay memoria de ti: ¿quién te loará en el sepulcro?

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pues si muriera, no podría alabarte.

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Psalms 6:5

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