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Psalms 115:17-1964 bbe — The dead do not give praise to the Lord; or those who go down to the underworld. But we will give praise to the Lord no…

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The dead do not give praise to the Lord; or those who go down to the underworld.

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But we will give praise to the Lord now and for ever. Praise be to the Lord.

— Psalms 115:17-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 115 — Context

14

May the Lord give you and your children still greater increase.

15

May you have the blessing of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

16

The heavens are the Lord's; but the earth he has given to the children of men.

17

The dead do not give praise to the Lord; or those who go down to the underworld.

18

But we will give praise to the Lord now and for ever. Praise be to the Lord.

Psalms 115:17-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 115:17-1964 say?
Psalms 115:17-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The dead do not give praise to the Lord; or those who go down to the underworld. But we will give praise to the Lord now and for ever. Praise be to the Lord.”
Where is Psalms 115:17-1964 in the Bible?
Psalms 115:17-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 115, verses 17–1964.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 115:17-1964.
What translation should I read Psalms 115:17-1964 in?
Psalms 115:17-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 115:17-1964?
Psalms 115:17-1964 reads (BBE): “The dead do not give praise to the Lord; or those who go down to the underworld. But we will give praise to the Lord now and for ever. Praise be to the Lord.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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