Psalms 38:14

Psalms 38:14 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs.
• English Standard Version (ESV)I have become like a man who does not hear, and in whose mouth are no rebukes.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Thus I am like a man who does not hear, And in whose mouth is no response.
• New Living Translation (NLT)I choose to hear nothing, and I make no reply.

Context of Psalms 38:14

12Those who want to kill me set their traps, those who would harm me talk of my ruin; all day long they scheme and lie. 13I am like the deaf, who cannot hear, like the mute, who cannot speak; I have become like one who does not hear, whose mouth can offer no reply. 15Lord, I wait for you; you will answer, Lord my God. 16For I said, “Do not let them gloat or exalt themselves over me when my feet slip.”

Psalms 38:14 word by word

וָאֱהִ֗י כְּ֭אִישׁ אֲשֶׁ֣ר לֹא־שֹׁמֵ֑עַ וְאֵ֥ין בְּ֝פִ֗יו תּוֹכָחֽוֹת׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Thus I was as a manאִישׁ'îysh · manH376
• that hearethשָׁמַעshâma‛ · to hear: hearH8085
• not, and in whose mouthפֶּהpeh · lipH6310
• no reproofsתּוֹכַ֫חַתtôkêchâh tôkachath · argumentH8433

Cross-references for Psalms 38:14

• Amos 5:13Therefore the prudent keep quiet in such times, for the times are evil.
• Micah 7:5Do not trust a neighbor; put no confidence in a friend. Even with the woman who lies in your embrace guard the words of your lips.
• Mark 15:3The chief priests accused him of many things.
• John 8:6They were using this question as a trap, in order to have a basis for accusing him. But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger.

Commentaries on Psalms 38:14

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 14No reproofs - תוכחות tochachoth, arguments or vindications; a forensic term. I was as a man accused in open court, and I could make no defense.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 14Thus I was as a man that heareth not - The sentiment in the former verse is repeated here to show the greatness of his patience and forbearance, or to fix the attention on the fact that one who was so calumniated and wronged could bear it patiently. And in whose mouth are no reproofs - As a man who never reproved another; who, whatever might be the wrong which he endured, never replied to it; as he would be who was incapable of reproof, or who had no…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-22Verses 12-22 Wicked men hate goodness, even when they benefit by it. David, in the complaints he makes of his enemies, seems to refer to Christ. But our enemies do us real mischief only when they drive us from God and our duty. The true believer's trouble will be made useful; he will learn to wait for his God, and will not seek relief from the world or himself. The less we notice the unkindness and injuries that are done us, the more we consult the quiet…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-17These verses introduce the psalmist's confession (Psalm 38:18) and describe his miserable state.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 13-1413-14. He patiently submits, uttering no reproaches or replies (Joh 19:9) to their insulting speeches;Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 38:14

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Conviction
• Meekness

In the dictionaries

• Afar
• Arrow
• Deceit
• Fret
• Plague
• Bring
• Pentateuch
• Psalms, Book of
• Sick; Sickness

Commentaries on Psalms 38

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings