KJV ORIGINAL
They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They have hands, but they can't touch anything; they have feet, but they can't walk; they have throats, but they can't speak.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is pointing out how lifeless and powerless idols are - they look like they should be able to do things, but they're completely helpless.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written during a time when Israel was surrounded by nations that worshipped idols made of wood, stone, and metal. The psalmist is contrasting these lifeless statues with the living God of Israel, emphasizing how foolish it is to trust in something that can't even move or respond.
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