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The Darby Translation
Psalms 38:13
But I, as a deaf [man], hear not; and am as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
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Christian Standard Bible®
I am like a deaf person; I do not hear.I am like a speechless personwho does not open his mouth.
I am like a deaf person; I do not hear.I am like a speechless personwho does not open his mouth.
Hebrew Names Version
But I, as a deaf man, don't hear. I am as a mute man who doesn't open his mouth.
But I, as a deaf man, don't hear. I am as a mute man who doesn't open his mouth.
King James Version
But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
English Standard Version
But I am like a deaf man; I do not hear, like a mute man who does not open his mouth.
But I am like a deaf man; I do not hear, like a mute man who does not open his mouth.
New Century Version
I am like the deaf; I cannot hear. Like the mute, I cannot speak.
I am like the deaf; I cannot hear. Like the mute, I cannot speak.
New English Translation
But I am like a deaf man—I hear nothing; I am like a mute who cannot speak.
But I am like a deaf man—I hear nothing; I am like a mute who cannot speak.
Amplified Bible
But I, like a deaf man, do not hear; I am like a mute man who does not open his mouth.
But I, like a deaf man, do not hear; I am like a mute man who does not open his mouth.
New American Standard Bible
But I, like a person who is deaf, do not hear; And I am like a person who cannot speak, who does not open his mouth.
But I, like a person who is deaf, do not hear; And I am like a person who cannot speak, who does not open his mouth.
World English Bible
But I, as a deaf man, don't hear. I am as a mute man who doesn't open his mouth.
But I, as a deaf man, don't hear. I am as a mute man who doesn't open his mouth.
Geneva Bible (1587)
But I as a deafe man heard not, and am as a dumme man, which openeth not his mouth.
But I as a deafe man heard not, and am as a dumme man, which openeth not his mouth.
Legacy Standard Bible
But I, like a deaf man, do not hear;And I am like a mute man who does not open his mouth.
But I, like a deaf man, do not hear;And I am like a mute man who does not open his mouth.
Berean Standard Bible
But like a deaf man, I do not hear; and like a mute man, I do not open my mouth.
But like a deaf man, I do not hear; and like a mute man, I do not open my mouth.
Contemporary English Version
I am not able to hear or speak a word;
I am not able to hear or speak a word;
Complete Jewish Bible
Those seeking my life lay snares for me, those seeking to harm me speak of disaster and think up deceptions all day long.
Those seeking my life lay snares for me, those seeking to harm me speak of disaster and think up deceptions all day long.
Easy-to-Read Version
But I am like a deaf man and cannot hear. I am like someone who cannot speak.
But I am like a deaf man and cannot hear. I am like someone who cannot speak.
George Lamsa Translation
But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that opens not his mouth.
But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that opens not his mouth.
Good News Translation
I am like the deaf and cannot hear, like the dumb and cannot speak.
I am like the deaf and cannot hear, like the dumb and cannot speak.
Lexham English Bible
But as for me, like the deaf I cannot hear, and I am like the mute who cannot open his mouth.
But as for me, like the deaf I cannot hear, and I am like the mute who cannot open his mouth.
Literal Translation
But like a deaf one I do not hear; and I am like a dumb one who does not open his mouth.
But like a deaf one I do not hear; and I am like a dumb one who does not open his mouth.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
As for me, I was like a deaf ma, and herde not: and as one that were domme, not openynge his mouth.
As for me, I was like a deaf ma, and herde not: and as one that were domme, not openynge his mouth.
American Standard Version
But I, as a deaf man, hear not; And I am as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
But I, as a deaf man, hear not; And I am as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
Bible in Basic English
But I kept my ears shut like a man without hearing; like a man without a voice, never opening his mouth.
But I kept my ears shut like a man without hearing; like a man without a voice, never opening his mouth.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
They also that seek after my life lay snares for me; and they that seek my hurt speak crafty devices, and utter deceits all the day.
They also that seek after my life lay snares for me; and they that seek my hurt speak crafty devices, and utter deceits all the day.
King James Version (1611)
But I, as a deafe man, heard not; and I was as a dumbe man that openeth not his mouth.
But I, as a deafe man, heard not; and I was as a dumbe man that openeth not his mouth.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
As for me, as one deafe I woulde not heare: and [I was] as one that is dumbe [who] coulde not open his mouth.
As for me, as one deafe I woulde not heare: and [I was] as one that is dumbe [who] coulde not open his mouth.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and was as a dumb man not opening his mouth.
But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and was as a dumb man not opening his mouth.
English Revised Version
But I, as a deaf man, hear not; and I am as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
But I, as a deaf man, hear not; and I am as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
But Y as a deef man herde not; and as a doumb man not openynge his mouth.
But Y as a deef man herde not; and as a doumb man not openynge his mouth.
Update Bible Version
But I, as a deaf man, don't hear; And I am as a mute man that does not open his mouth.
But I, as a deaf man, don't hear; And I am as a mute man that does not open his mouth.
Webster's Bible Translation
But I, as a deaf [man], heard not; and [I was] as a dumb man [that] openeth not his mouth.
But I, as a deaf [man], heard not; and [I was] as a dumb man [that] openeth not his mouth.
New King James Version
But I, like a deaf man, do not hear; And I am like a mute who does not open his mouth.
But I, like a deaf man, do not hear; And I am like a mute who does not open his mouth.
New Living Translation
But I am deaf to all their threats. I am silent before them as one who cannot speak.
But I am deaf to all their threats. I am silent before them as one who cannot speak.
New Life Bible
But like a deaf man, I do not hear. I am like one who cannot speak and does not open his mouth.
But like a deaf man, I do not hear. I am like one who cannot speak and does not open his mouth.
New Revised Standard
But I am like the deaf, I do not hear; like the mute, who cannot speak.
But I am like the deaf, I do not hear; like the mute, who cannot speak.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But, I, as one deaf, will not hear, - and as one dumb, who will not open his mouth:
But, I, as one deaf, will not hear, - and as one dumb, who will not open his mouth:
Douay-Rheims Bible
(37-14) But I, as a deaf man, heard not: and as a dumb man not opening his mouth.
(37-14) But I, as a deaf man, heard not: and as a dumb man not opening his mouth.
Revised Standard Version
But I am like a deaf man, I do not hear, like a dumb man who does not open his mouth.
But I am like a deaf man, I do not hear, like a dumb man who does not open his mouth.
Young's Literal Translation
And I, as deaf, hear not. And as a dumb one who openeth not his mouth.
And I, as deaf, hear not. And as a dumb one who openeth not his mouth.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
But I, like a deaf man, do not hear; And I am like a mute man who does not open his mouth.
But I, like a deaf man, do not hear; And I am like a mute man who does not open his mouth.
Contextual Overview
12 And they that seek after my life lay snares [for me]; and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and meditate deceits all the day long. 13 But I, as a deaf [man], hear not; and am as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth. 14 Yea, I am as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs. 15 For in thee, Jehovah, do I hope: *thou* wilt answer, O Lord my God. 16 For I said, Let them not rejoice over me! When my foot slipped, they magnified [themselves] against me. 17 For I am ready to halt, and my pain is continually before me. 18 For I will declare mine iniquity, I am grieved for my sin. 19 But mine enemies are lively, they are strong; and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied: 20 And they that render evil for good are adversaries unto me; because I pursue what is good. 21 Forsake me not, Jehovah; O my God, be not far from me.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Psalms 39:2, Psalms 39:9, 2 Samuel 16:10-12, Isaiah 53:7, 1 Peter 2:23
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 10:27 - he held his peace 2 Kings 18:36 - held their peace Isaiah 36:21 - General Matthew 27:12 - General Luke 23:9 - but John 19:9 - But
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But I, as a deaf [man], heard not,.... He acted the part of a deaf man, and made as if he did not hear the mischievous things his enemies spoke; as Saul, when the sons of Belial spoke against him and despised him, 1 Samuel 10:27; and as our Lord when his enemies accused him,
Matthew 27:12;
and [I was] as a dumb man, [that] openeth not his mouth; made no reply to what they said, and did not render railing for railing; in which Christ was the antitype of him, Isaiah 53:7.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
But 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 Samuel 16:10. How eminently true was this of the Saviour! Isa 53:7; 1 Peter 2:23; Matthew 26:63; Matthew 27:12, Matthew 27:14.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Psalms 38:13. But 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.
