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 For the LORD will give justice to his people and have compassion on his servants.

15 The idols of the nations are merely things of silver and gold, shaped by human hands.

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

17 They have ears but cannot hear, and mouths but cannot breathe.

18 And those who make idols are just like them, as are all who trust in them.