Psalms 38:13

But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 38:13

BSB

But like a deaf man, I do not hear; and like a mute man, I do not open my mouth.

AKJV

But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that opens not his mouth.

CPDV

But, like someone deaf, I did not hear. And I was like someone mute, not opening his mouth.

ERV

But I, as a deaf man, hear not; and I am as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.

NHEB

But I, as a deaf man, do not hear. I am as a mute man who doesn't open his mouth.

SMT

And they seeking my soul will lay snares: and they seeking my evil spake mischief, and they will meditate deceits all the day,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 38:13

ButIasadeafH2795AdjectivemanheardH8085notandIwasasadumbmanH483AdjectivethatopenethH6605VerbnothismouthH6310Noun Masculine

Commentary for Psalms 38:13

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 38:13

Summary

Deliberate silence and non-resistance against antagonists

Event

David's silence before accusers

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC