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href="/bsb/psalms/38.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/38.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />I have become like one who does not hear, whose mouth can offer no reply.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/38.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I choose to hear nothing, and I make no reply.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/38.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I have become like a man who does not hear, and in whose mouth are no rebukes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/38.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am like a man who cannot hear, whose mouth offers no reply.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/38.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth <i>are</i> no reproofs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/38.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Thus I am like a man who does not hear, And in whose mouth <i>is</i> no response.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/38.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yes, I am like a person who does not hear, And in whose mouth are no arguments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/38.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Yes, I am like a man who does not hear, And in whose mouth are no arguments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/38.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Yes, I am like a man who does not hear, And in whose mouth are no arguments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/38.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And I am like a man who does not hear, And in whose mouth are no reproofs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/38.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Yes, I am like a man who does not hear, In whose mouth are no arguments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/38.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am like a man who does not hear and has no arguments in his mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/38.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am like a man who does not hear and has no arguments in his mouth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/38.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Yea, I am as a man that heareth not, And in whose mouth are no reproofs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/38.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I am completely deaf and can't make a sound. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/38.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Yea, I am as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/38.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I am like one who cannot hear and who can offer no arguments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/38.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I am like those who do not answer, because they cannot hear. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/38.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Indeed, I have become like a man who hears nothing, and in whose mouth there is no rebuke.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/38.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am like a man who cannot hear, whose mouth offers no reply.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/38.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I am like a man who cannot hear and is incapable of arguing his defense. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/38.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Yes, I am as a man who doesn't hear, in whose mouth are no reproofs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/38.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/38.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yes, I am as a man who doesn’t hear, in whose mouth are no reproofs. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/38.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Indeed, I am as a man who does not hear, "" And in his mouth are no reproofs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/38.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Yea, I am as a man who heareth not, And in his mouth are no reproofs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/38.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And I, as deaf, shall not hear; and as dumb, he will not open his mouth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/38.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And I became as a man that heareth not : and that hath no reproofs in his mouth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/38.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 37:15>And I became like a man who does not hear, and who has no reproofs in his mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/38.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I am even like someone who does not hear, who has no answer ready. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/38.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Truly, I am like one who does not hear, and in whose mouth is no retort.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/38.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thus I was as a man that hears not, and in whose mouth is no reproof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/38.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I have been like a man who does not hear and there is no rebuke in his mouth.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/38.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Yea, I am become as a man that heareth not, And in whose mouth are no arguments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/38.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And I was as a man that hears not, and who has no reproofs in his mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/38-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=4490" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/38.htm">Do Not Rebuke Me in Your Anger</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>But like a deaf man, I do not hear; and like a mute man, I do not open my mouth. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wā·’ĕ·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">I am</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: kə·’îš (Prep-k:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">like a man</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">cannot</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šō·mê·a‘ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">hear,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: bə·p̄îw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">whose mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/8433.htm" title="8433: tō·w·ḵā·ḥō·wṯ (N-fp) -- And towkachath; from yakach; chastisement; figuratively correction, refutation, proof.">offers no reply.</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: wə·’ên (Conj-w:: Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle."></a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>I wait for You, O LORD; You will answer, O Lord my God.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a></span><br />He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-12.htm">Matthew 27:12-14</a></span><br />And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer. / Then Pilate asked Him, “Do You not hear how many charges they are bringing against You?” / But Jesus gave no answer, not even to a single charge, much to the governor’s amazement.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a></span><br />When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-28.htm">Proverbs 17:28</a></span><br />Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/13-5.htm">Job 13:5</a></span><br />If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-28.htm">Lamentations 3:28</a></span><br />Let him sit alone in silence, for the LORD has laid it upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-7.htm">Micah 7:7</a></span><br />But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19</a></span><br />My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/3-7.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:7</a></span><br />a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-39.htm">Matthew 5:39</a></span><br />But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/10-27.htm">1 Samuel 10:27</a></span><br />But some worthless men said, “How can this man save us?” So they despised him and brought him no gifts; but Saul remained silent about it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9</a></span><br />Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-2.htm">Isaiah 42:2</a></span><br />He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-9.htm">Luke 23:9</a></span><br />Herod questioned Jesus at great length, but He gave no answer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-9.htm">John 19:9</a></span><br />and he went back into the Praetorium. “Where are You from?” he asked. But Jesus gave no answer.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Thus I was as a man that hears not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs.</p><p class="hdg">that heareth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/amos/5-13.htm">Amos 5:13</a></b></br> Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it <i>is</i> an evil time.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/micah/7-5.htm">Micah 7:5</a></b></br> Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/15-3.htm">Mark 15:3-5</a></b></br> And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he answered nothing… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/40-2.htm">Arguments</a> <a href="/psalms/38-13.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/psalms/38-13.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/psalms/38-13.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/psalms/32-6.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/psalms/2-5.htm">Rebukes</a> <a href="/ezekiel/25-17.htm">Reproofs</a> <a href="/psalms/9-5.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/psalms/38-13.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/psalms/37-30.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/19-13.htm">Arguments</a> <a href="/psalms/39-12.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/psalms/38-15.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/psalms/40-1.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/psalms/39-1.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/psalms/50-14.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/psalms/39-11.htm">Rebukes</a> <a href="/psalms/39-11.htm">Reproofs</a> <a href="/psalms/44-16.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/psalms/39-9.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/psalms/40-9.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 38</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/38-1.htm">David moves God to take compassion on his pitiful case</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/38.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/38.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>I am like a man who cannot hear</b><br>This phrase reflects a state of helplessness and vulnerability. In the biblical context, being unable to hear can symbolize a lack of understanding or awareness. In ancient Israel, hearing was often associated with obedience and wisdom, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4</a>, "Hear, O Israel." The psalmist's comparison to a man who cannot hear may indicate a sense of isolation or being cut off from divine guidance. This imagery can also be connected to the suffering servant in <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>, who silently endures affliction, prefiguring Christ's own silent suffering during His trial and crucifixion (<a href="/matthew/27-12.htm">Matthew 27:12-14</a>).<p><b>whose mouth offers no reply</b><br>This phrase suggests a deliberate choice to remain silent in the face of accusation or adversity. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, silence could be a sign of wisdom or resignation. <a href="/proverbs/17-28.htm">Proverbs 17:28</a> states, "Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent." The psalmist's silence may reflect a trust in God to be his defender, as seen in <a href="/exodus/14-14.htm">Exodus 14:14</a>, "The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still." This also parallels Jesus' response during His trial, where He chose not to defend Himself against false charges (<a href="/mark/15-3.htm">Mark 15:3-5</a>), fulfilling the prophecy of the suffering servant who "did not open his mouth" (<a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to King David, this psalm is a penitential psalm where David expresses deep sorrow for his sins and the resulting physical and emotional suffering.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a></b><br>The psalm references adversaries who take advantage of David's weakened state, highlighting the theme of persecution and betrayal.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate recipient of David's plea for mercy and healing, emphasizing the relationship between the psalmist and the divine.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_silence.htm">The Power of Silence</a></b><br>Silence can be a powerful response in the face of accusation or conflict, allowing God to be our defender.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a></b><br>By not responding to his enemies, David demonstrates trust in God's ultimate justice and timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_suffering.htm">Humility in Suffering</a></b><br>David's silence reflects a humble acceptance of his situation, recognizing his need for God's mercy and intervention.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-control_and_restraint.htm">Self-Control and Restraint</a></b><br>Practicing restraint in speech can prevent further conflict and demonstrate spiritual maturity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayerful_dependence.htm">Prayerful Dependence</a></b><br>In times of distress, turning to God in prayer rather than reacting impulsively can lead to peace and resolution.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_38.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 38</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_sunday_1_significant.htm">What insights does Day 38 offer on spiritual growth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_godly_man.htm">What defines a godly man?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_'sin_no_more'_inconsistent_with_scripture.htm">If Jesus commanded the healed man to 'sin no more' (John 5:14), implying sin caused his condition, isn't that inconsistent with other Scriptures that refute direct sin-illness links?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_god_expect_from_us.htm">What does God expect from us?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/38.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) <span class= "bld">Reproofs.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">replies </span>or <span class= "ital">justifications, </span>(For the whole passage comp. <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm" title="He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he opens not his mouth.">Isaiah 53:7</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/38.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> I was like a man who is unable to answer, to reprove, or rebuke an adversary. So great was my self-restraint. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/38-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I have become</span><br /><span class="heb">וָאֱהִ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’ĕ·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like a man</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּ֭אִישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(kə·’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">does not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hear,</span><br /><span class="heb">שֹׁמֵ֑עַ</span> <span class="translit">(šō·mê·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whose mouth</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּ֝פִ֗יו</span> <span class="translit">(bə·p̄îw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">offers no reply.</span><br /><span class="heb">תּוֹכָחֽוֹת׃</span> <span class="translit">(tō·w·ḵā·ḥō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8433.htm">Strong's 8433: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chastisement, correction, refutation, proof</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/38-14.htm">Psalm 38:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/38-14.htm">Psalm 38:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/38-14.htm">Psalm 38:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/38-14.htm">Psalm 38:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/38-14.htm">Psalm 38:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/38-14.htm">Psalm 38:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/38-14.htm">Psalm 38:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/38-14.htm">Psalm 38:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/38-14.htm">Psalm 38:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/38-14.htm">Psalm 38:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/38-14.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 38:14 Yes I am as a man who (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/38-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 38:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 38:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/38-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 38:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 38:15" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>