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Psalms 135:16

14 For the LORD will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants.

15 The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands.

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.

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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 can’t speak. They have eyes, but they can’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
Mouths [are] 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 munner, men de taler ikke;
De har øyne, men de ser ikke;
B1930
De har munn, men taler ikke; de har øine, men ser ikke;

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Cross references

  • Matthew 13:14–16

    And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:

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  • Isaiah 6:10

    Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.

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