Psalms 38:13
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“But like a deaf man, I do not hear; and like a mute man, I do not open my mouth.”
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“But like a deaf man, I do not hear; and like a mute man, I do not open my mouth.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.”
King James Version · Public Domain“But I, as a deaf man, hear not; And I am as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And I, as deaf, hear not. And as a dumb one who openeth not his mouth.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Psalms 38:13 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Samuel 16:10But the king replied, “What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah? If he curses me because the LORD told him, ‘Curse David,’ who can ask, ‘Why did you do this?’”
- Psalms 39:2I was speechless and still; I remained silent, even from speaking good, and my sorrow was stirred.
- Psalms 39:9I have become mute; I do not open my mouth because of what You have done.
- Psalms 119:110The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from Your precepts.
- Isaiah 53:7He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.
- 1 Peter 2:23When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.
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