KJV ORIGINAL
For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When people die, they can't remember you anymore. Who in the grave can praise you or give you thanks?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing that death cuts off our ability to praise and remember God in this life.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by David during a time of severe illness or distress, when he feared he might die. In ancient Hebrew understanding, the dead in Sheol (the grave) were cut off from active worship and praise of God in the land of the living. David is appealing to God's desire to be praised and worshipped as a reason for God to heal him and spare his life.
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