Psalm 38:13

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I am not able to hear or speak a word;

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Some merciless people are trying to trap me, but I never turn my back on your teachings.

I kept completely silent, but it did no good, and I suffered even more.

You treated me like this, and I kept silent, not saying a word.

He was painfully abused, but he did not complain. He was silent like a lamb being led to the butcher, as quiet as a sheep having its wool cut off.

Although he was abused, he never tried to get even. And when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he had faith in God, who judges fairly.