Psalms 135:16

16 (134-16) They have a mouth, but they speak not: they have eyes, but they see not.

Psalms 135:16 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 135:16

They have mouths, but they speak not
Return no answer to the request and petition of their votaries; (See Gill on Psalms 115:5);

eyes have they, but they see not;
the same is observed in the above place, which see.

Psalms 135:16 In-Context

14 (134-14) For the Lord will judge his people, and will be entreated in favour of his servants.
15 (134-15) The idols of the Gentiles are silver and gold, the works of men’s hands.
16 (134-16) They have a mouth, but they speak not: they have eyes, but they see not.
17 (134-17) They have ears, but they hear not: neither is there any breath in their mouths.
18 (134-18) Let them that make them be like to them: and every one that trusteth in them.
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