Psalms 135:16

16 They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have 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 will have compassion on His servants.

15 The idols of the nations are silver and gold, made by the hands of men.

16 They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see;

17 they have ears, but cannot hear; nor is there breath in their mouths.

18 Those who make them become like them, as do all who trust in them.