Parallel Verses

Amplified


Yes, I am like a man who does not hear,
In whose mouth are no arguments.

New American Standard Bible

Yes, I am like a man who does not hear,
And in whose mouth are no arguments.

King James Version

Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs.

Holman Bible

I am like a man who does not hear
and has no arguments in his mouth.

International Standard Version

Indeed, I have become like a man who hears nothing, and in whose mouth there is no rebuke.

A Conservative Version

Yea, I am as a man who hears not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs.

American Standard Version

Yea, I am as a man that heareth not, And in whose mouth are no reproofs.

Darby Translation

Yea, I am as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs.

Julia Smith Translation

And I, as deaf, shall not hear; and as dumb, he will not open his mouth.

King James 2000

Thus I was as a man that hears not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs.

Lexham Expanded Bible

And [so] I am like a man who hears not, and in whose mouth there are no retorts.

Modern King James verseion

And I am as a man who hears not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

I am become as a man that heareth not: and that can make no resistance with his mouth.

NET Bible

I am like a man who cannot hear and is incapable of arguing his defense.

New Heart English Bible

Yes, I am as a man who doesn't hear, in whose mouth are no reproofs.

The Emphasized Bible

Thus have I become as a man who cannot hear, in whose mouth are no arguments:

Webster

Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs.

World English Bible

Yes, I am as a man who doesn't hear, in whose mouth are no reproofs.

Youngs Literal Translation

Yea, I am as a man who heareth not, And in his mouth are no reproofs.

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Context Readings

Prayer Of A Suffering Sinner

13
But I, like a deaf man, do not hear;
I am like a mute man who does not open his mouth.
14 
Yes, I am like a man who does not hear,
In whose mouth are no arguments.
15
For in You, O Lord, I hope;
You will answer, O Lord my God.


Cross References

Amos 5:13


Therefore, he who is prudent and has insight will keep silent at such a [corrupt and evil] time, for it is an evil time [when people will not listen to truth and will disregard those of good character].

Micah 7:5


Do not trust in a neighbor [because of the moral corruption in the land];
Do not have confidence in a friend.
Guard the doors of your mouth
From her who lies in your bosom.

Mark 15:3-5

The chief priests began accusing Him of many things.

John 8:6

They said this to test Him, hoping that they would have grounds for accusing Him. But Jesus stooped down and began writing on the ground with His finger.

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