Psalms
King James Version (KJV)
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 (KJV)
Psalms 38:13 Context
10My heart panteth, my strength faileth me: as for the light of mine eyes, it also is gone from me. 11My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my kinsmen stand afar off. 12They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long. 13But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth. 14Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs. 15For in thee, O LORD, do I hope: thou wilt hear, O Lord my God. 16For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when my foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me.
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Other Translations
But I, as a deafe man, heard not; and I was as a dumbe man that openeth not his mouth.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
But I, like a deaf man, do not hear; And {I am} like a mute man who does not open his mouth.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
But I, as a deaf man, hear not; And I am as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
- American Standard Version (1901)
But I kept my ears shut like a man without hearing; like a man without a voice, never opening his mouth.
- Basic English Bible
But I, as a deaf [man], hear not; and am as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
- Darby Bible
But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
- Webster's Bible
But I, as a deaf man, don't hear. I am as a mute man who doesn't open his mouth.
- World English Bible
And I, as deaf, hear not. And as a dumb one who openeth not his mouth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
(38:14) But I am as a deaf man, I hear not; and I am as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
But I, like a deaf man, do not hear; And {I am} like a mute man who does not open his mouth.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
But I, as a deaf man, hear not; And I am as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
- American Standard Version (1901)
But I kept my ears shut like a man without hearing; like a man without a voice, never opening his mouth.
- Basic English Bible
But I, as a deaf [man], hear not; and am as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
- Darby Bible
But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
- Webster's Bible
But I, as a deaf man, don't hear. I am as a mute man who doesn't open his mouth.
- World English Bible
And I, as deaf, hear not. And as a dumb one who openeth not his mouth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
(38:14) But I am as a deaf man, I hear not; and I am as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 38:13
38:13 Dumb - Was silent, to testify his humiliation for his sins, and his acceptation of the punishment which he had brought upon himself.