Psalms 6:5 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

Psalms 6:5 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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 r...
Psalms 6:5 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

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.
Psalms 6:5 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

VI. A Righteous Man's Prayer in Distress. ( a ) Notice ( Psalms 6:1-7 ) 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...
Psalms 6:5 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

no remembrance. See Psalms 30:9 ; Psalms 88:10-12 ; Psalms 115:17 ; Psalms 118:17 ; Isaiah 38:18 ; Isaiah 38:19 ; Ecclesiastes 9:10 . the grave. Hebrew Sheol. App-35.
Psalms 6:5 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

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...
Psalms 6:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the 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 - Man is to glorify thee on earth. The end for which he was born cann...
Psalms 6:5 - 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...
Psalms 6:5 - 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...
Psalms 6:5 - 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 i...
Psalms 6:5 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 6:1-10 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 i...
Psalms 6:5 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Deliverance in Trouble Psalms 6:1-10 This is the first of the Penitential Psalms, the other six being Psalms 32:1-11 ; Psalms 38:1-22 ; Psalms 51:1-19 ; Psalms 102:1-28 ; Psalms 130:1-8...
Psalms 6:5 - 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 cr...
Psalms 6:5 - 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 .
Psalms 6:5 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire 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, wheth...
Psalms 6:5 - 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 di...
Psalms 6:5 - 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,...
Psalms 6:5 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

David's Complaints. To the chief musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith. A psalm of David. 1 O L ORD , rebuke me not in...
Psalms 6:5 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy 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 than...
Psalms 6:5 - 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 (co...
Psalms 6:5 - 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 Absalo...
Psalms 6:5 - 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...
Psalms 6:5 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

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 f...
Psalms 6:5 - 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...
Psalms 6:5 - 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...
Psalms 6:5 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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...
Psalms 6:5 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

A Prayer in Anxiety over Sin. To the chief musician on Neginoth, the stringed instruments of the Temple-orchestra, upon Sheminith, that is, on the octave, probably in bass, the voice suited to the...
Psalms 6:5 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Ecclesiastes 9:10 ; Isaiah 38:18 ; Isaiah 38:19 ; John 9:4 ; Psalms 115:17 ; Psalms 118:17 ; Psalms 30:9 ; Psalms 88:10-12
Psalms 6:5 - 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 religi...

Psalms 6:5 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 6:5 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 6:5 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 6:5 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 6:5 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 6:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 6:5 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Psalms 6:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 6:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 6:5 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 6:5 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 6:5 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 6:5 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 6:5 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 6:5 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 6:5 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 6:5 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 6:5 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 6:5 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 6:5 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 6:5 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Psalms 6:5 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 6:5 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 6:5 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 6:5 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 6:5 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 6:5 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 6:5 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes