Inner Hearing in Silent Psalms

Neville's Inner Vision

Viewed through the Neville lens, deafness and muteness are states of consciousness rather than physical facts. The verse shows the soul in a moment when it believes it cannot hear the world, and so it does not utter any reproofs; this is the purification of attention, a separation from the clamor of appearances. Yet the I AM inside remains intact, and the key is to recognize that you are the listen-er, not the listener of doubt. When you identify with the inner sense that you are hearing the divine voice, the outside din loses its claim on you. You revise the scene by assuming the opposite: you hear with perfect clarity, and your words spring from a place of truth and integrity. The absence of reproofs becomes a sign you are not governed by others’ judgments but by an inner standard that aligns with your higher self. Suffering thus becomes a crucible in which consciousness is purified; you emerge capable of discernment, purity, and faithful expression in harmony with your true I AM.