Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
But as for me, like [the] deaf I cannot hear, and [I am] like [the] mute [who] cannot open his mouth.
New American Standard Bible
And I am like a
King James Version
But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
Holman Bible
I am like a speechless person
who does not open his mouth.
International Standard Version
I am like the deaf, who cannot hear, and like the mute, who cannot open his mouth.
A Conservative Version
But I, as a deaf man, hear not. And I am as a mute man who opens not 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.
Amplified
But I, like a deaf man, do not hear;
I am like a mute man who does not open his mouth.
Darby Translation
But I, as a deaf man, hear not; and am as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
Julia Smith Translation
And they seeking my soul will lay snares: and they seeking my evil spake mischief, and they will meditate deceits all the day,
King James 2000
But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that opens not his mouth.
Modern King James verseion
But like a deaf one, I do not hear; and I am like a dumb one who opens not his mouth.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
As for me, I was like a deaf man and heard not; as one that were dumb, not opening his mouth.
NET Bible
But I am like a deaf man -- I hear nothing; I am like a mute who cannot speak.
New Heart English Bible
But I, as a deaf man, do not hear. I am as a mute man who doesn't open his mouth.
The Emphasized Bible
But, I, as one deaf, will not hear, - and as one dumb, who will not open his mouth:
Webster
But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not 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.
Youngs Literal Translation
And I, as deaf, hear not. And as a dumb one who openeth not his mouth.
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Word Count of 19 Translations in Psalm 38:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Prayer Of A Suffering Sinner
12 Those who seek my life lay snares as well, and those intent on my harm speak threats. They also plot deceit all day. 13 But as for me, like [the] deaf I cannot hear, and [I am] like [the] mute [who] cannot open his mouth. 14 And [so] I am like a man who hears not, and in whose mouth there are no retorts.
Cross References
Psalm 39:2
I was mute [with] silence. I was silent [even] from [saying] good [things], and my pain was stirred up.
Psalm 39:9
I am mute. I do not open my mouth, for you, yourself, have done [it].
Isaiah 53:7
He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was brought like lamb to [the] slaughter, and like a sheep is dumb before its shearers, so he did not open his mouth.
1 Peter 2:23
who [when he] was reviled, did not revile in return; [when] suffering, he did not threaten, but entrusted [himself] to the one who judges justly,
2 Samuel 16:10-12
The king said, "{What do we have in common}, sons of Zeruiah? If he curses because Yahweh has said to him 'Curse David,' who can say, "Why have you done this?"