Psalms 115:17

“The dead praise not the Lord, etc.] Not the dead in sin; such as the makers of idols, and those that trust in them, who are like unto them; men must be made spiritually alive, ere they can show forth the praises of God: nor the dead corporeally. The souls of departed saints can and do praise the Lord: these die not with their bodies, nor sleep in the grave; they go immediately to God and Christ, and are employed in the service of God continually; particularly in praising him, as do the angels with whom they join; they sing the song of Moses and of the Lamb, of providence and grace; especially the song of redeeming love, with which they always praise the Lord: but they cannot praise him with…”

“The dead praise not the Lord - The meaning of this is, that as those who are dead cannot praise God, or cannot worship him, this should be done while we are in the land of the living. This opportunity, like all other opportunities, will be cut off in the grave, and hence, we should be faithful in this duty, and should avail ourselves of this privilege, while life lasts. In regard to the sentiment here expressed, and the grounds on which that sentiment was entertained, see the notes at Isaiah 38:18-19; notes at Psalms 6:5. Neither any that go down into silence - Into the grave - the land of silence. Psalms 94:17. Nothing is more impressive in regard to the grave than its utter silence. Not a…”

“Silence - Into the place of silence, the grave. Next: Psalms Chapter 116”

“dead: Psa 6:5, Psa 30:9, Psa 88:10-12; Isa 38:18, Isa 38:19 go down: Psa 31:17; Sa1 2:9 Psalms 115:18”