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Psalms 30:9 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Psalms 30:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 30 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?”
Psalms 30:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 30:9
The rhetorical question 'What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?' argues for preservation on the basis of God's glory. Death silences testimony. While not fully understanding afterlife, David argues that living saints glorify God more than dead ones. Reformed theology sees fuller revelation in Christ's resurrection—even death doesn't silence praise (Rev. 14:13), but temporal deliverance multiplies opportunities for testimony.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 30:9
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“who shall give you thanks?”
“For the grave cannot praise thee”
“neither any who go down into silence;”
“Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise and praise thee? Selah.”
“but live”
“do it with your might; for there is no work”