Psalm 38:13

The Passion Translation

I’m like a deaf man who no longer hears. I can’t even speak up, and words fail me; I have no argument to counter their threats.

Cross References

Isaiah 53:7

He was oppressed and harshly mistreated; still he humbly submitted, refusing to defend himself. He was led like a gentle lamb to be slaughtered. Like a silent sheep before his shearers, he didn’t even open his mouth.

Psalm 39:9

Lord, I’m left speechless and I have no excuse, so I’ll not complain any longer. Now I know you’re the one who is behind it all.

1 Peter 2:23

When he was verbally abused, he did not return with an insult; when he suffered, he would not threaten retaliation. Jesus faithfully entrusted himself into the hands of God, who judges righteously.

Psalm 119:110

The ungodly have done their best to throw me off track, but I’ll not deviate from what you’ve told me to do.