Psalms 135:16

16 They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see.

Psalms 135:16 in Other Translations

KJV
16 They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;
ESV
16 They have mouths, but do not speak; they have eyes, but do not see;
NLT
16 They have mouths but cannot speak, and eyes but cannot see.
MSG
16 Chiseled mouths that can't talk, painted eyes that can't see,
CSB
16 They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see.

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, made by human hands.
16 They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see.
17 They have ears, but cannot hear, nor is there breath in their mouths.
18 Those who make them will be like them, and so will all who trust in them.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S 1 Kings 18:26
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