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

Other Translations of Psalm 135:17

New International Version

17 They have ears, but cannot hear, nor is there breath in their mouths.

English Standard Version

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

The Message

17 Carved ears that can't hear - dead wood! cold metal!

New King James Version

17 They have ears, but they do not hear; Nor is there any breath in their mouths.

New Living Translation

17 They have ears but cannot hear, and mouths but cannot breathe.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 135:17

Commentary on Psalm 135:15-21

(Read Psalm 135:15-21)

These verses arm believers against idolatry and all false worship, by showing what sort of gods the heathen worshipped. And the more deplorable the condition of the Gentile nations that worship idols, the more are we to be thankful that we know better. Let us pity, and pray for, and seek to benefit benighted heathens and deluded sinners. Let us endeavour to glorify his name, and recommend his truth, not only with our lips, but by holy lives, copying the example of Christ's goodness and truth.