Psalms 135:15
The idols of the foreign nations are only objects of silver and gold, made by human hands.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands.
In Context
14The Lord will vindicate his people; he will show compassion to those who follow him.
16They have mouths, but can't speak; they have eyes, but can't see.
Cross References
Psalms 115:4Their idols are just things of silver and gold made by human hands.
Isaiah 40:19Is he a metal idol that a craftsman casts in a mold, and then a goldsmith overlays it with gold and makes silver chains for it?
Isaiah 46:6There are those who extravagantly tip out gold from their bags, and weigh out silver on the scales, and hire a goldsmith to make them a god they can bow down to and worship.
Habakkuk 2:18What use is a wooden idol carved by human hands, or a metal image that teaches lies? What is the point of their makers trusting in their own handiwork, creating idols that can't speak?
Matthew Henry on Psalms 135:6-15
Majesty and Goodness of God. 5 For I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is above all gods. 6 Whatsoever the Lord pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places. 7 He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries. 8 Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast. 9 Who sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants. 10 Who… Read the whole commentary →