Psalm 135:16

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

Psalm 135:16 in Other Translations

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

16 They have mouths, but do not speak; they have eyes, but do not see;

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

16 Chiseled mouths that can't talk, painted eyes that can't see,

16 They have mouths, but they speak not; Eyes have they, but they see not;

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

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

16 They have mouths, but they can't speak. They have eyes, but they can't 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 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. S 1 Kings 18:26