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Verse 135

Psalms 135:17

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

they have ears, but cannot hear; nor is there breath in their mouths.

American Standard Version (1901)

They have ears, but they hear not; Neither is there any breath in their mouths.

Bible in Basic English

They have ears, but no hearing; and there is no breath in their mouths.

Free Bible Version

They have ears, but can't hear; they can't even breathe!

Geneva Bible 1599

They haue eares and heare not, neither is there any breath in their mouth.

King James (Authorized) Version

They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.

One Unity Resource Bible

They have ears, but they can’t hear; neither is there any breath in their mouths.

Translation for Translators

They have ears, but they cannot hear anything, and they are not even able to breathe.

Unlocked Literal Bible

they have ears, but they do not hear, nor is there breath in their mouths.

Noah Webster Bible

They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.

World English Bible

They have ears, but they can’t hear, neither is there any breath in their mouths.

Young's Literal Translation

Ears they have, and they give not ear, Nose — there is no breath in their mouth!

Context

Give Praise, O Servants of the LORD

¹⁶They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; ¹⁷they have ears, but cannot hear; nor is there breath in their mouths. ¹⁸Those who make them become like them, as do all who trust in them.

Summary

This verse in Psalms highlights the futility of idols and false gods, contrasting them with the true God who has power and authority. It emphasizes that idols made of silver and gold, crafted by human hands, are incapable of seeing, hearing, or speaking. The psalmist calls the people to trust in the Lord, who alone has the ability to act and bring about salvation. Ultimately, the verse serves as a reminder of the sovereignty and majesty of God, urging believers to worship and serve Him alone.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

They that make them are like unto them,.... Are as blind, stupid, and senseless as they; or "let them that make them", &c. (q); so some versions and interpreters; See Gill on Psa 115:8; so is everyone that trusteth in them; alike ignorant and sottish: and so are all such that set up idols and lusts in their own hearts, and serve them; or trust to their own righteousness; even all unregenerate and self-righteous persons: they cannot speak a word for God and his grace, for Christ and his righteousness, for the Spirit of God, and his work upon their hearts, of all which they are ignorant; they are blind and have no sight and sense of their sin and misery, and of their need of Christ and his righteousness; they are deaf to his Gospel, and the charming voice of it; they are lifeless and breathless, are dead in trespasses and sins, and have no pantings and desires after spiritual things. (q) So V. L. Pagninus, Montanus, Tigurine version, Sept. Syr. Arab. Ethiop.

Psalms 135:17

Give Praise, O Servants of the LORD

¹⁶They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; ¹⁷they have ears, but cannot hear; nor is there breath in their mouths. ¹⁸Those who make them become like them, as do all who trust in them.

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Berean Standard Bible

they have ears, but cannot hear; nor is there breath in their mouths.

American Standard Version (1901)

They have ears, but they hear not; Neither is there any breath in their mouths.

Bible in Basic English

They have ears, but no hearing; and there is no breath in their mouths.

Free Bible Version

They have ears, but can't hear; they can't even breathe!

Geneva Bible 1599

They haue eares and heare not, neither is there any breath in their mouth.

King James (Authorized) Version

They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.

One Unity Resource Bible

They have ears, but they can’t hear; neither is there any breath in their mouths.

Translation for Translators

They have ears, but they cannot hear anything, and they are not even able to breathe.

Unlocked Literal Bible

they have ears, but they do not hear, nor is there breath in their mouths.

Noah Webster Bible

They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.

World English Bible

They have ears, but they can’t hear, neither is there any breath in their mouths.

Young's Literal Translation

Ears they have, and they give not ear, Nose — there is no breath in their mouth!