Psalms 58:4

58:4 Their venom is like that of a snake, ¹ 

like a deaf serpent ²  that does not hear, ³ 

Zechariah 7:11

7:11 “But they refused to pay attention, turning away stubbornly and stopping their ears so they could not hear.

Acts 7:57

7:57 But they covered their ears, ⁴  shouting out with a loud voice, and rushed at him with one intent.

¹ tn Heb “[there is] venom to them according to the likeness of venom of a snake.”

² tn Or perhaps “cobra” (cf. NASB, NIV). Other suggested species of snakes are “asp” (NEB) and “adder” (NRSV).

³ tn Heb “[that] stops up its ear.” The apparent Hiphil jussive verbal form should be understood as a Qal imperfect with “i” theme vowel (see GKC 168 §63.n).

⁴ sn They covered their ears to avoid hearing what they considered to be blasphemy.