Psalms 135:17
They have ears, but cannot hear: there is no breath in their mouths.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.
In Context
16They have mouths, but cannot speak: they have eyes, but cannot see.
18Their makers become like them, so do all who trust in them.
Cross References
Hosea 13:2And now they go on sinning. They make for themselves molten gods – idols of silver, skillfully made, wholly the work of smiths. Yet to such they sacrifice! And they who sacrifice kiss calf idols!
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 →