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Psalms 6:5

For in death there is no remembrance of Thee; in the grave, who shall give Thee thanks? David wants God to consider that a condemnation of the sinner to the realm of death at that time, a definite rejection of him into the abyss of hell, would deprive Him of a willing worshiper, for which reason he asks relief before this extreme stage is reached.

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  • Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

    Verse Psalms 6:5. _IN DEATH_ THERE IS _NO REMEMBRANCE OF THEE_] Man is to glorify thee on earth. The end for which he was born cannot be accomplished in the grave; heal my body, and heal my soul, that...

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    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 thee or think of thee. The “ground” of this appeal is, that it was regarded b...

  • Annotated Bible by A.C. Gaebelein

    Psalms 6 _ 1. The cry of repentance (Psalms 6:1)_ 2. In deep distress (Psalms 6:4) 3. Jehovah has heard (Psalms 6:8)...

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    VI. A RIGHTEOUS MAN'S PRAYER IN DISTRESS. (_a_) Notice (Psalms 6:1) the recognition of the fact that suffering is not always the proof of guilt and of God's wrath. Sometimes it is sent to prove, corre...

  • Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

    NO REMEMBRANCE. See Psalms 30:9; Psalms 88:10; Psalms 115:17; Psalms 118:17;...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    IN DEATH THERE IS NO REMEMBRANCE OF THEE— This is meant only of the bodies of persons deceased, not of their souls; which still survive, and do not sleep till the resurrection, as some have vainly ima...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    PSALMS 6 DESCRIPTIVE TITLE A Prayer for Deliverance from Sickness and Death. ANALYSIS Stanza I., Psalms 6:1-3, Prayer for Favour instead of Anger. Stanza II., Psalms 6:4-7, For Life instead of Deat...

  • Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

    _FOR IN DEATH THERE IS NO REMEMBRANCE OF THEE: IN THE GRAVE WHO SHALL GIVE THEE THANKS?_ In death there is no remembrance of thee, х_ ZIKREKAA_ (H2143)] - 'memorial of thee' (as in Psalms 9:6). 'Here...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    6:5 Sheol (h-11) i.e. 'Hades;' it vaguely expresses the place or state of the soul separated from the body. thee? (i-17) Or 'celebrate thy praises.'...

  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

    Psalms 1:41 _GORDON CHURCHYARD_ Words in boxes are from the Bible. The notes explain some of the words with a *star by them. Tap the * before a word to show an explanation. The translated Bible tex...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    FOR IN DEATH. — As in Psalms 30:9, the sufferer urges as a further reason for Divine aid the loss Jehovah would suffer by the cessation of his praise. The Israelite’s natural dread of death was intens...

  • ETCBC data on Hebrew bible

    _[Psalms 6:6]_ כִּ֤י אֵ֣ין בַּ † מָּ֣וֶת זִכ

  • Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

    Psalms 6:1 THE theme and progress of thought in this psalm are very common, especially in those attributed to David. A soul compassed by enemies, whose hate has all but sapped the life out of it, "cat...

  • Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

    DELIVERANCE IN TROUBLE Psalms 6:1 This is the first of the _Penitential_ Psalms, the other six being Psalms 32:1; Psalms 38:1; Psalms 51

  • G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

    This is known as the first of the seven great penitential psalms. It is somewhat weak in its note of true penitence and in this respect is not to be compared with some which follow. It is rather a cry...

  • Geneva Study Bible Commentary

    For in (d) death [there is] no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks? (d) He laments that opportunity should be taken from him to praise God in the congregation....

  • George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary

    _Turn. God never abandons us first, Jeremias ii. 27. (Berthier) --- We drive him away by sin. (St. Athanasius) --- Sake. I cannot take one step without thee. (Calmet) --- Treat me not as my sins deser...

  • Hawker's Poor man's commentary

    Hezekiah made use of this very argument, and a sweet one it is, and proved most successful. Isaiah 38:18....

  • John Calvin's Bible Commentary

    5._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 grateful remembrance of his benefits. To this gratitude referenc...

  • John Darby's Synopsis

    In Psalms 6 the remnant take another ground. They are oppressed, their soul vexed, the extremity of distress presses on their spirit, and their conscience not being cleared gives the fear that Jehovah...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    FOR IN DEATH [THERE IS] NO REMEMBRANCE OF THEE,.... Of the goodness, truth, power, and faithfulness of God; no notice can be taken nor mention, made either of the perfections or works of God, whether...

  • John Trapp Complete Commentary

    For in death [there is] no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks? Ver. 5. _For in death there is no remembrance of thee_] Some heathens were of the opinion that when a man died...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _Return_ Unto me, from whom thou hast withdrawn thy smiling countenance and helping hand. _Deliver my soul_ From guilt and fear; or preserve my life, for the word _soul_ often signifies life. David, a...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    1-7 These verses speak the language of a heart truly humbled, of a broken and contrite spirit under great afflictions, sent to awaken conscience and mortify corruption. Sickness brought sin to his re...

  • Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible

    IN DEATH; amongst the dead; or in the grave, as it follows. THERE IS NO REMEMBRANCE OF THEE; to wit, by me David, consisting both of soul and body; and no such remembrance, to wit, in way of thankfuln...

  • Patchworkid's Personal Study Bible Notes

    Psalms 6:5 death H4194 remembrance H2143 grave H7585 thanks H3034 (H8686) For - Psalms 30:9,...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    ‘Return, O YHWH, deliver my soul, Save me for your lovingkindness' sake, For in death there is no remembrance of you, In Sheol who will give you thanks?' He senses the loss of YHWH's presence (comp...

  • Sermon Bible Commentary

    Psalms 6 We may get the meaning and help of this Psalm by asking, How did David conduct himself in the time of sickness and trouble? I. He made his sorrow a question between himself and God. Set it...

  • Spurgeon's Bible Commentary

    Here the psalmist asks for a visit from God, for he is sick at heart, heavy and depressed. Be very thankful if that is not your case; but if it is, be very grateful that here is a prayer ready-made fo...

  • Summarized Bible Commentary

    CONTENTS: David in weakness seeks God's help. CHARACTERS: God, David. CONCLUSION: Our way often lies through a vale of tears, but there is One whom we can trust in the greatest straits and difficult...

  • Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    THE TITLE. _On Sheminith;_ directing this psalm to be sung with a harp of eight strings, 1 Chronicles 15:21, that the air and the music might the better accord with the sentiments of the song. It is a...

  • The Biblical Illustrator

    _O Lord, rebuke me not in Thine anger._ A SONG OF SORROW It is needless to look for a historical occasion of the Psalm; but to an oar that knows the tones of sorrow, or to a heart that has itself utt...

  • The Biblical Illustrator

    _In death there is no remembrance of Thee._ DOES CONSCIOUSNESS CEASE WITH DEATH There is some obscurity in these words, literally understood. They at least seem to teach that all thought and consciou...

  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

    PSALM PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 6:1. An individual lament from David. It describes a person whose hard circumstances have led him to see his sins and to repent. Thus, it is often considered one of the “pen...

  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

    PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 6:5 If SHEOL refers to the grave here, the idea is that the dead do not have the privilege of praising God in public worship. ⇐...

  • The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

    INTRODUCTION “The first of the seven Penitential Psalms. It has been said that there is much of grief in it, but nothing of penitence. This, however, is an error. The tears shed by David over Absalom...

  • The Pulpit Commentaries

    EXPOSITION This is the first of what have been called "the Penitential Psalms." It has been said that "there is much of grief in it, but nothing of penitence." The grief, however—such grief (see verse...

  • Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith

    The sixth psalm is to the chief musician on this stringed instrument and upon the Sheminith. Now the Sheminith is a word that means the eighth, and so it was to be played in octaves. So on a stringed...

  • Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

    Ecclesiastes 9:10; Isaiah 38:18; Isaiah 38:19; John 9:4; Psalms 115:1

  • Wesley's Explanatory Notes

    In death — Among the dead. Remembrance — He speaks of the remembrance or celebration of God's grace in the land of the living, to the edification of God's church, and the propagation of true religion...

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