Psalms 38:13

“But I, as a deaf [man], heard not, etc.] He acted the part of a deaf man, and made as if he did not hear the mischievous things his enemies spoke; as Saul, when the sons of Belial spoke against him and despised him, (<091027>1 Samuel 10:27); and as our Lord when his enemies accused him, (<402712>Matthew 27:12-14); and [I was] as a dumb man, [that] openeth not his mouth; made no reply to what they said, and did not render railing for railing; in which Christ was the antitype of him, (<235307>Isaiah 53:7 <600223>1 Peter 2:23 3:9).”

“He patiently submits, uttering no reproaches or replies (Joh 19:9) to their insulting speeches;”

“But I, as a deaf man, heard not - I was as if I had been deaf, and did not hear them or know what they were about. I took no notice of what they did anymore than if I had not heard them. That is, he did not reply to them; he did not become angry; he was as calm and patient as if they had said nothing. And I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth - As if I were a man that could not speak. I was perfectly silent under all this persecution. Compare 2 Samuel 16:10. How eminently true was this of the Saviour! Isa 53:7; 1 Peter 2:23; Matthew 26:63; Matthew 27:12, Matthew 27:14. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Dumb - Was silent, to testify his humiliation for his sins, and his acceptation of the punishment which he had brought upon himself. Psalms 38:16”

“38:13 The psalmist suffers quietly before his opponents (see Isa 53:7).”

“Psa 39:2, Psa 39:9; Sa2 16:10-12; Isa 53:7; Pe1 2:23 Psalms 38:14”