Psalms 135:16 asv — They have mouths, but they speak not; Eyes have they, but they see not;

American Standard Version

"They have mouths, but they speak not; Eyes have they, but they see not; "

— Psalms 135:16, American Standard Version

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Psalms 135 — Context

13

Thy name, O Jehovah, endurethfor ever; Thy memorial name, O Jehovah, throughout all generations.

14

For Jehovah will judge his people, And repent himself concerning his servants.

15

The idols of the nations 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 shall be like unto them; Yea, every one that trusteth in them.

19

O house of Israel, bless ye Jehovah: O house of Aaron, bless ye Jehovah:

Psalms 135:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 135:16 say?
Psalms 135:16 in the American Standard Version reads: “They have mouths, but they speak not; Eyes have they, but they see not; ”
Where is Psalms 135:16 in the Bible?
Psalms 135:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 135, verse 16.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 135:16.
What translation should I read Psalms 135:16 in?
Psalms 135:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 135:16?
Psalms 135:16 reads (ASV): “They have mouths, but they speak not; Eyes have they, but they see not; ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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