KJV ORIGINAL
They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They have mouths, but they cannot speak; they have eyes, but they cannot see.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is pointing out that idols and false gods are powerless - they may look like they have human features, but they're completely lifeless and helpless.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written during a time when Israel was surrounded by nations that worshipped carved idols and statues made of wood, stone, and metal. The psalmist is contrasting these lifeless objects with the living God of Israel, showing how foolish it is to trust in something that can't even perform basic human functions.
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