Psalm 38:14

14 (37-15) And I became as a man that heareth not: and that hath no reproofs in his mouth.

Psalm 38:14 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 38:14

Thus I was as a man that heareth not
Any thing that is said unto him; he took no more notice of it than if he had never heard it; but bore all the railings and calumnies of men with calmness and patience;

and in whose mouth [are] no reproofs;
as if he had nothing to say for himself, in vindication of his character, and to the refutation of his enemies; as if he had no arguments to make use of, for the conviction and reproof of his adversaries.

Psalm 38:14 In-Context

12 (37-13) And they that sought my soul used violence. And they that sought evils to me spoke vain things, and studied deceits all the day long.

13 (37-14) But I, as a deaf man, heard not: and as a dumb man not opening his mouth.

14 (37-15) And I became as a man that heareth not: and that hath no reproofs in his mouth.

15 (37-16) For in thee, O Lord, have I hoped: thou wilt hear me, O Lord my God.

16 (37-17) For I said: Lest at any time my enemies rejoice over me: and whilst my feet are moved, they speak great things against me.