Psalms 135:17 nasb — They have ears, but they do not hear, Nor is there any breath at all in their mouths.

NASB

"They have ears, but they do not hear, Nor is there any breath at all in their mouths."

— Psalms 135:17, NASB

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Psalms 135 — Context

14

For the LORD will judge His people And will have compassion on His servants.

15

The idols of the nations are but silver and gold, The work of man's hands.

16

They have mouths, but they do not speak; They have eyes, but they do not see;

17

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

18

Those who make them will be like them, Yes, everyone who trusts in them.

19

O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD;

20

O house of Levi, bless the LORD; You who revere the LORD, bless the LORD.

Psalms 135:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 135:17 say?
Psalms 135:17 in the NASB reads: “They have ears, but they do not hear, Nor is there any breath at all in their mouths.”
Where is Psalms 135:17 in the Bible?
Psalms 135:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 135, verse 17.
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 135:17.
What translation should I read Psalms 135:17 in?
Psalms 135:17 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 135:17?
Psalms 135:17 reads (NASB): “They have ears, but they do not hear, Nor is there any breath at all in their mouths.” 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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