Psalms 135:16

16 They have a mouth, but they do not speak; they have eyes, but they do not 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 judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his slaves.
15 The idols of the Gentiles are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands.
16 They have a mouth, but they do not speak; they have eyes, but they do not see;
17 they have ears, but they do not hear; neither is there any spirit in their mouths.
18 Let those that make them become like unto them and every one that trusts in them.
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