Psalm 30:9

Psalm 30:9 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

9“What is gained if I am silenced,

if I go down to the pit?

Will the dust praise you?

Will it proclaim your faithfulness?

9“What gain is there in my blood, if I go down to the pit?

Will the dust praise You? Will it declare Your faithfulness?

9“What profit is there in my blood, if I go down to the pit?

Will the dust praise You? Will it declare Your faithfulness?

9“What profit is there in my blood (death), if I go down to the pit (grave)?

Will the dust praise You? Will it declare Your faithfulness [to man]?

9“What gain is there in my bloodshed,30:9 Or in my destruction

in my descent to the Pit?30:9 Or to corruption

Will the dust praise You?

Will it proclaim Your faithfulness?

9I said, “What good will come if I become silent in death?

What good will come if I go down into the grave?

Can the dust of my dead body praise you?

Can it tell how faithful you are?