Isaiah 38:18

Isaiah 38:18 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

18For the grave cannot praise you,

death cannot sing your praise;

those who go down to the pit

cannot hope for your faithfulness.

18“For Sheol cannot thank You,

Death cannot praise You;

Those who go down to the pit cannot hope for Your faithfulness.

18For Sheol cannot thank You,

Death cannot praise You;

Those who go down to the pit cannot hope for Your faithfulness.

18“For Sheol cannot praise or thank You,

Death cannot praise You and rejoice in You;

Those who go down to the pit cannot hope for Your faithfulness.

18For Sheol cannot thank You;

Death cannot praise You.

Those who descend to the Pit

cannot hope for Your faithfulness.

18People in the grave can’t praise you.

Dead people can’t sing praise to you.

Those who go down to the grave

can’t hope for you to be faithful to them.