Psalms 31:12

(31-13) I am forgotten as a dead man out of mind; I am like a useless vessel.

JPS TaNaKH 1917

In The King James Version

I am forgotten as a dead man out of mind: I am like a broken vessel.

In Context

11(31-12) Because of all mine adversaries I am become a reproach, yea, unto my neighbours exceedingly, and a dread to mine acquaintance; they that see me without flee from me.

13(31-14) For I have heard the whispering of many, terror on every side; while they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life.

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Cross References

Job 19:14My kinsfolk have failed, and my familiar friends have forgotten me.

Psalms 38:12(38-13) They also that seek after my life lay snares for me; and they that seek my hurt speak crafty devices, and utter deceits all the day.

Psalms 89:52(89-53) Blessed be the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen.

Isaiah 30:14And He shall break it as a potter's vessel is broken, breaking it in pieces without sparing; so that there shall not be found among the pieces thereof a sherd to take fire from the hearth, or to take water out of the cistern.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 31:10-19

Sorrowful Complaints; Humble and Believing Prayer. 9 Have mercy upon me, O Lord , for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly. 10 For my life is spent with grief, and my years with sighing: my strength faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed. 11 I was a reproach among all mine enemies, but especially among my neighbours, and a fear to mine acquaintance: they that did see me without fled from me. 12 I am forgotten as a dead man out of mind: I am like a broken… Read the whole commentary →

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