Psalms 135:16

16 They have mouths, 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 For the LORD will vindicate his people, and have compassion on his servants.
15 The idols of the nations are silver and gold, the work of men's hands.
16 They have mouths, but they speak not, they have eyes, but they see not,
17 they have ears, but they hear not, nor is there any breath in their mouths.
18 Like them be those who make them! --yea, every one who trusts in them!
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