Psalms 135:17

What does Psalms 135:17 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 135:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

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

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

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

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Who smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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

Context

v.16They have mouths, but they speak not; Eyes have they, but they see not;

v.17This passage

v.18They that make them shall be like unto them; Yea, every one that trusteth in them.

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