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Psalms 38:13
13But I am deaf to all their threats. I am silent before them as one who cannot speak.
Psalms 38:13 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
- New International Version (NIV)I am like the deaf, who cannot hear, like the mute, who cannot speak;
- English Standard Version (ESV)But I am like a deaf man; I do not hear, like a mute man who does not open his mouth.
- New King James Version (NKJV)But I, like a deaf man, do not hear; And I am like a mute who does not open his mouth.
Context of Psalms 38:13
11My loved ones and friends stay away, fearing my disease. Even my own family stands at a distance. 12Meanwhile, my enemies lay traps to kill me. Those who wish me harm make plans to ruin me. All day long they plan their treachery. But I am deaf to all their threats. I am silent before them as one who cannot speak. 14I choose to hear nothing, and I make no reply. 15For I am waiting for you, O Lord. You must answer for me, O Lord my God.
Read all of Psalms 38Psalms 38:13 word by word
וַאֲנִ֣י כְ֭חֵרֵשׁ לֹ֣א אֶשְׁמָ֑ע וּ֝כְאִלֵּ֗ם לֹ֣א יִפְתַּח־פִּֽיו׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 38:13
- Psalms 39:2But as I stood there in silence— not even speaking of good things— the turmoil within me grew worse.
- 2 Samuel 16:10“No!” the king said. “Who asked your opinion, you sons of Zeruiah! If the Lord has told him to curse me, who are you to stop him?”
- Isaiah 53:7He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth.
- 1 Peter 2:23He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly.
Commentaries on Psalms 38:13
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13But I, as a deaf man - I was conscious of my guilt, I could not vindicate myself; and I was obliged in silence to bear their insults.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13But I, as a deaf man, heard not - I was as if I had been deaf, and did not hear them or know what they were about. I took no notice of what they did anymore than if I had not heard them. That is, he did not reply to them; he did not become angry; he was as calm and patient as if they had said nothing. And I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth - As if I were a man that could not speak. I was perfectly silent under all this persecution. Compare 2…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. 13The psalmist suffers quietly before his opponents (see Isaiah 53:7).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
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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
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