He was hurt and punished. But he never protested. He said nothing—like a sheep being taken to be killed. He was like a lamb that makes no sound when someone cuts off its wool. He never opened his mouth \{to defend himself\}.
Psalm 38:14 - Easy To Read Version I am like a person that cannot hear\par what people are saying about him.\par I cannot argue and prove\par that my enemies are wrong.\par Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Thus I was as a man that heareth not, And in whose mouth are no reproofs. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Yes, I have become like a man who hears not, in whose mouth are no arguments or replies. American Standard Version (1901) Yea, I am as a man that heareth not, And in whose mouth are no reproofs. Common English Bible I’ve become like a person who doesn’t hear what is being said, whose mouth has no good comeback. Catholic Public Domain Version Forgive me, so that I may be refreshed, before I will go forth and be no more. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version O forgive me, that I may be refreshed, before I go hence, and be no more. |
He was hurt and punished. But he never protested. He said nothing—like a sheep being taken to be killed. He was like a lamb that makes no sound when someone cuts off its wool. He never opened his mouth \{to defend himself\}.
At that time, wise teachers will be quiet.\par Why? Because it is a bad time.\par
Don’t trust your neighbor!\par Don’t trust a friend!\par Don’t even speak freely with your wife!\par
The Jews were using this question to trick Jesus. They wanted to catch Jesus saying something wrong. Then they could have a charge against him. But Jesus kneeled down and started writing on the ground with his finger.