Psalms 135:16
They have mouths, but no voice, they have eyes, but they do not see;
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;
In Context
15The images of the nations are silver and gold, the work of men's hands.
17They have ears, but no hearing; and there is no breath in their mouths.
Cross References
Isaiah 6:10Make the hearts of this people fat, and let their ears be stopped, and their eyes shut; for fear that they may see with their eyes, and be hearing with their ears, and their heart may become wise, and they may be turned to me and made well.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 135:16-21
An Invitation to Praise. 15 The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. 16 They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not; 17 They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths. 18 They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them. 19 Bless the Lord , O house of Israel: bless the Lord , O house of Aaron: 20 Bless the Lord , O house of Levi: ye that fear the Lord , bless the Lord . 21 Blessed be the Lord out… Read the whole commentary →