Read Verse Keyword Strong's
Prev

Isaiah 38:18

Next

For the grave cannot praise thee, death can [not] celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth.

For the grave {H7585} cannot praise {H3034} thee, death {H4194} can not celebrate {H1984} thee: they that go down {H3381} into the pit {H953} cannot hope {H7663} for thy truth {H571}.

"Sh'ol cannot thank you, death cannot praise you; those descending to the pit cannot hope for your truth.

For Sheol cannot thank You; Death cannot praise You. Those who descend to the Pit cannot hope for Your faithfulness.

For Sheol cannot praise thee, death cannot celebrate thee: They that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth.

Commentary

Note: If the commentary doesn’t appear instantly, please allow 2–5 seconds for it to load. It is generated by Gemini 2.5 Flash (May 20, 2025) using a prompt focused on Biblical fidelity over bias. While the insights have been consistently reliable, we encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit.

Please note that only the commentary section is AI-generated — the main Scripture and cross-references are stored on the site and are from trusted and verified sources.

Cross-References

  • Psalms 6:5 (7 votes)

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

  • Ecclesiastes 9:10 (7 votes)

    Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

  • Psalms 30:9 (6 votes)

    What profit [is there] in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?

  • Psalms 88:10 (4 votes)

    ¶ Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise [and] praise thee? Selah.

  • Psalms 88:11 (4 votes)

    Shall thy lovingkindness be declared in the grave? [or] thy faithfulness in destruction?

  • Psalms 115:17 (4 votes)

    The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.

  • Psalms 115:18 (4 votes)

    But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the LORD.