Psalm 135:16

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

Psalm 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.

Psalm 135:16 In-Context

14 The Lord will defend his people; he will take pity on his servants.

15 The gods of the nations are made of silver and gold; they are formed by human hands.

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

17 They have ears, but cannot hear; they are not even able to breathe.

18 May all who made them and who trust in them become like the idols they have made!