Psalms 38:13

13 But as for me, like [the] deaf I cannot hear, and [I am] like [the] mute [who] cannot open his mouth.

Psalms 38:13 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 38:13

But I, as a deaf [man], heard not
He acted the part of a deaf man, and made as if he did not hear the mischievous things his enemies spoke; as Saul, when the sons of Belial spoke against him and despised him, ( 1 Samuel 10:27 ) ; and as our Lord when his enemies accused him, ( Matthew 27:12-14 ) ;

and [I was] as a dumb man, [that] openeth not his mouth;
made no reply to what they said, and did not render railing for railing; in which Christ was the antitype of him, ( Isaiah 53:7 ) ( 1 Peter 2:23 ) ( 3:9 ) .

Psalms 38:13 In-Context

11 My friends and companions stand aloof from my affliction, and my relatives stand afar off.

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.

15 Rather for you I wait, O Yahweh. You will answer, O Lord my God.