Psalms 135:17
He has struck great kings, for his mercy is eternal.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.
In Context
16He led his people through the desert, for his mercy is eternal.
18And he has slaughtered strong kings, for his mercy is eternal:
Cross References
Jeremiah 10:13At his voice, he grants a multitude of waters in the heavens, and he lifts up the clouds from the ends of the earth. He causes the lightning with the rain, and he leads forth the wind from his storehouses.
Hosea 13:2And now they add that they will be sinning more. And they have made themselves an image cast from their silver, just like the image of idols; but the whole thing has been made by craftsmen. These say to them, “Sacrifice men, you who adore calves.”
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 →