Psalms 38:13
But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.In other versions
But I, as a deaf man, hear not; And I am as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
ASV
But I kept my ears shut like a man without hearing; like a man without a voice, never opening his mouth.
BBE
But I, as a deaf [man], hear not; and am as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
DBY
But I, as a deaf man, don't hear. I am as a mute man who doesn't open his mouth.
WEB
And I, as deaf, hear not. And as a dumb one who openeth not his mouth.
YLT
But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that opens not his mouth.
ENG
They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.
WBT
But like a deaf man, I do not hear; and like a mute man, I do not open my mouth.
BSB
In context
11My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my kinsmen stand afar off.
12They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.
13But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
14Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs.
15For in thee, O LORD, do I hope: thou wilt hear, O Lord my God.