But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
But I acted like a deaf person who couldn't hear anything, and I was like someone who couldn't speak and kept their mouth shut.
The writer is saying he chose to remain silent and ignore his critics, refusing to defend himself or respond to their attacks.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 38 is a lament psalm attributed to King David, written during a time of personal suffering and illness, which he connects to his own sins and the resulting divine discipline. In the surrounding verses, David describes being surrounded by enemies who mock and accuse him, yet he chooses not to respond. This verse highlights David's posture of silence as an act of humility and reliance on God rather than self-defense.
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