Psalms 38:13

13 I am like a deaf man; I cannot hear. Like a mute, I cannot speak.

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 Because of my wounds, my friends and neighbors avoid me, and my relatives stay far away.

12 Some people set traps to kill me. Those who want to hurt me plan trouble; all day long they think up lies.

13 I am like a deaf man; I cannot hear. Like a mute, I cannot speak.

14 I am like a person who does not hear, who has no answer to give.

15 I trust you, Lord. You will answer, my Lord and God.