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Psalms 115:5

3 But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.

4 Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands.

They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not:

6 They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not:

7 They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see;
KJV
They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not:
WEB
They have mouths, but they don’t speak. They have eyes, but they don’t see.
ASV
They have mouths, but they speak not; Eyes have they, but they see not;
DARBY
They have a mouth, and they speak not; eyes have they, and they see not;
BLB
A mouth [is] unto them, and they do not speak; eyes [are] unto them, and they do not see;
ÅB
De har munn, men taler ikke; de har øyne, men ser ikke;
OTB
De har munn, men taler ikke;
de har øyne, men ser ikke;
B1930
De har munn, men taler ikke; de har øine, men ser ikke;

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Cross references

  • Jeremiah 10:5

    They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do good.

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