Psalms 38:13
What does Psalms 38:13 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 38:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But I, as a deaf man, hear not; And I am as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
KJV
King James Version · 1611But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But I, as a deaf man, hear not; And I am as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But I kept my ears shut like a man without hearing; like a man without a voice, never opening his mouth.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And I, as deaf, hear not. And as a dumb one who openeth not his mouth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Hear my prayer, O Lord, and my supplication: give ear to my tears. Be no silent: for I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner as all my fathers were.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But I, as a deaf [man], hear not; and am as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 53:7
He was oppressed, yet when he was afflicted he opened not his mouth; as a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and as a sheep that before its shearers is dumb, so he opened not his mouth.
- Psalms 39:2
I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; And my sorrow was stirred.
- 2 Samuel 16:10
And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? Because he curseth, and because Jehovah hath said unto him, Curse David; who then shall say, Wherefore hast thou done so?
- 1 Peter 2:23
who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:
- Psalms 39:9
I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; Because thou didst it.
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