Psalms 135:16
They have a mouth, and they do not speak, || They have eyes, and they do not see,
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;
In Context
15The idols of the nations [are] silver and gold, || Work of the hands of man.
17They have ears, and they do not give ear, || Nose—there is no breath in their mouth!
Cross References
Isaiah 6:10Declare the heart of this people fat, || And declare its ears heavy, || And declare its eyes dazzled, || Lest it see with its eyes, || And hear with its ears, and consider with its heart, || And it has turned back, and has health.”
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 →