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nor is there breath in their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/135.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there <i>any</i> breath in their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/135.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />They have ears, but they do not hear; Nor is there <i>any</i> breath in their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/135.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />They have ears, but they do not hear, Nor is there any breath at all in their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/135.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They have ears, but they do not hear, Nor is there any breath at all in their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/135.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />They have ears, but they do not hear; Nor is there any breath at all in their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/135.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />They have ears, but they do not hear, Surely, there is not any breath in their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/135.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They have ears, but they do not hear, Nor is there any breath in their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/135.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They have ears but cannot hear; indeed, there is no breath in their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/135.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They have ears but cannot hear; indeed, there is no breath in their mouths. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/135.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />They have ears, but they hear not; Neither is there any breath in their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/135.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They are completely deaf, and they can't breathe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/135.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/135.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They have ears, but they cannot hear. They cannot breathe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/135.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They have ears, but cannot hear; they are not even able to breathe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/135.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />ears are attributed to them, but they do not hear, and there is no breath in their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/135.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and ears, but cannot hear. Indeed, they cannot breathe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/135.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They have ears, but they can't hear; neither is there any breath in their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/135.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/135.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />they have ears, but cannot hear; nor is there breath in their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/135.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They have ears, but they can’t hear, neither is there any breath in their mouths. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/135.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />They have ears, and they do not give ear, "" Nose—there is no breath in their mouth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/135.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Ears they have, and they give not ear, Nose -- there is no breath in their mouth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/135.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Ears to them, and they shall not hear; also there is no spirit in their mouth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/135.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />They have ears, but they hear not: neither is there any breath in their mouths. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/135.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 134:17>They have ears, and do not hear. For neither is there any breath in their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/135.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They have ears but do not hear; nor is there breath in their mouths. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/135.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />they have ears, but they do not hear, and there is no breath in their mouths.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/135.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/135.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />They have ears and they do not hear, neither is there breath in their mouths.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/135.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />They have ears, but they hear not; Neither is there any breath in their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/135.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />they have ears, but they cannot hear; for there is no breath in their mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/135-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=16858" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/135.htm">Your Name, O LORD, Endures Forever</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/241.htm" title="241: ’ā·zə·na·yim (N-fd) -- An ear. From 'azan; broadness. I.e. the ear.">they have ears,</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: Pro-3mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">but cannot</a> <a href="/hebrew/238.htm" title="238: ya·’ă·zî·nū (V-Hifil-Imperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; probably to expand; but used only as a denominative from 'ozen; to broaden out the ear, i.e. to listen.">hear;</a> <a href="/hebrew/637.htm" title="637: ’ap̄ (Conj) -- Also, yea. A primitive particle; meaning accession; also or yea; adversatively though."></a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên- (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">nor</a> <a href="/hebrew/3426.htm" title="3426: yeš- (Adv) -- Being, substance, existence, is. ">is there</a> <a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: rū·aḥ (N-cs) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">breath</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: bə·p̄î·hem (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3mp) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">in their mouths.</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>Those who make them become like them, as do all who trust in them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/115-5.htm">Psalm 115:5-7</a></span><br />They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; / they have ears, but cannot hear; they have noses, but cannot smell; / they have hands, but cannot feel; they have feet, but cannot walk; they cannot even clear their throats.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/44-18.htm">Isaiah 44:18</a></span><br />They do not comprehend or discern, for He has shut their eyes so they cannot see and closed their minds so they cannot understand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/10-5.htm">Jeremiah 10:5</a></span><br />Like scarecrows in a cucumber patch, their idols cannot speak. They must be carried because they cannot walk. Do not fear them, for they can do no harm, and neither can they do any good.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/2-18.htm">Habakkuk 2:18-19</a></span><br />What use is an idol, that a craftsman should carve it—or an image, a teacher of lies? For its maker trusts in his own creation; he makes idols that cannot speak. / Woe to him who says to wood, ‘Awake!’ or to silent stone, ‘Arise!’ Can it give guidance? Behold, it is overlaid with gold and silver, yet there is no breath in it at all.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-28.htm">Deuteronomy 4:28</a></span><br />And there you will serve man-made gods of wood and stone, which cannot see or hear or eat or smell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/18-26.htm">1 Kings 18:26-29</a></span><br />And they took the bull that was given them, prepared it, and called on the name of Baal from morning until noon, shouting, “O Baal, answer us!” But there was no sound, and no one answered as they leaped around the altar they had made. / At noon Elijah began to taunt them, saying, “Shout louder, for he is a god! Perhaps he is deep in thought, or occupied, or on a journey. Perhaps he is sleeping and must be awakened!” / So they shouted louder and cut themselves with knives and lances, as was their custom, until the blood gushed over them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-7.htm">Isaiah 46:7</a></span><br />They lift it to their shoulder and carry it along; they set it in its place, and there it stands, not budging from that spot. They cry out to it, but it does not answer; it saves no one from his troubles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/51-17.htm">Jeremiah 51:17-18</a></span><br />Every man is senseless and devoid of knowledge; every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols. For his molten images are a fraud, and there is no breath in them. / They are worthless, a work to be mocked. In the time of their punishment they will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-2.htm">1 Corinthians 12:2</a></span><br />You know that when you were pagans, you were influenced and led astray to mute idols.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/9-20.htm">Revelation 9:20</a></span><br />Now the rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the works of their hands. They did not stop worshiping demons and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone, and wood, which cannot see or hear or walk.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-9.htm">Isaiah 6:9-10</a></span><br />And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/12-2.htm">Ezekiel 12:2</a></span><br />“Son of man, you are living in a rebellious house. They have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-13.htm">Matthew 13:13-15</a></span><br />This is why I speak to them in parables: ‘Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.’ / In them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled: ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/8-18.htm">Mark 8:18</a></span><br />‘Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear?’ And do you not remember?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/28-26.htm">Acts 28:26-27</a></span><br />‘Go to this people and say, “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.” / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.</p><p class="hdg">no reference </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/104-29.htm">Breath</a> <a href="/psalms/119-147.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/psalms/130-2.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/psalms/130-2.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/psalms/115-6.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/psalms/135-16.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/psalms/135-16.htm">Mouths</a> <a href="/psalms/115-6.htm">Nose</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/144-4.htm">Breath</a> <a href="/psalms/140-6.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/psalms/138-3.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/psalms/138-4.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/psalms/137-6.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/psalms/144-8.htm">Mouths</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-22.htm">Nose</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 135</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/135-1.htm">An exhortation to praise God for his mercy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/135-5.htm">For his power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/135-8.htm">For his judgments</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/135-15.htm">The vanity of idols</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/135-19.htm">An exhortation to bless God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/135.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/135.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>they have ears, but cannot hear;</b><br>This phrase highlights the impotence of idols, contrasting them with the living God who hears and responds to His people. In biblical context, this is a common critique of idolatry found throughout the Old Testament (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/44-18.htm">Isaiah 44:18-20</a>, <a href="/jeremiah/10-5.htm">Jeremiah 10:5</a>). The inability of idols to hear emphasizes their lifelessness and the futility of worshiping them. This serves as a reminder of the living nature of God, who actively listens to the prayers of His followers (<a href="/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15</a>). The cultural context of ancient Israel involved surrounding nations that worshiped idols, making this a direct challenge to those practices. Theologically, this can be seen as a call to trust in God alone, who is not only alive but also sovereign and responsive.<p><b>nor is there breath in their mouths.</b><br>The absence of breath signifies the lack of life and spirit in idols. In the Hebrew language, the word for breath, "ruach," is also used for spirit, indicating life and vitality. This phrase underscores the lifelessness of idols, contrasting them with the God of Israel, who is the source of all life (<a href="/genesis/2-7.htm">Genesis 2:7</a>). Theologically, this points to the uniqueness of God as the Creator, who alone has the power to give life. In the New Testament, this can be connected to the Holy Spirit, who is described as the breath of God, bringing life and renewal (<a href="/john/20-22.htm">John 20:22</a>). This also serves as a type of Christ, who is the living Word and through whom all things were made (<a href="/john/1-3.htm">John 1:3-4</a>). Historically, the worship of idols was prevalent in the ancient Near East, and this verse serves as a polemic against such practices, urging the people to worship the one true God who is alive and active.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalmist.htm">Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/135.htm">Psalm 135</a>, traditionally attributed to King David or another inspired writer, who composes this psalm as a hymn of praise and a call to worship the one true God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/idols.htm">Idols</a></b><br>The verse refers to idols, which are man-made objects of worship that are lifeless and powerless, often crafted from materials like wood, stone, or metal.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation of Israel, God's chosen people, who are often warned against idolatry and encouraged to worship Yahweh alone.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_worship.htm">Temple Worship</a></b><br>The context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/135.htm">Psalm 135</a> includes temple worship, where the Israelites would gather to praise God and be reminded of His mighty acts and supremacy over idols.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/pagan_nations.htm">Pagan Nations</a></b><br>The surrounding nations of Israel, who often worshipped idols and false gods, contrasting with Israel's worship of the living God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_futility_of_idolatry.htm">The Futility of Idolatry</a></b><br>Idols are lifeless and powerless, unable to hear or respond to those who worship them. This highlights the futility of placing trust in anything other than the living God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_living_god_vs._lifeless_idols.htm">The Living God vs. Lifeless Idols</a></b><br>Unlike idols, God is alive, active, and responsive. He hears our prayers and acts on behalf of His people, demonstrating His sovereignty and power.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_modern_idolatry.htm">Guarding Against Modern Idolatry</a></b><br>While we may not worship physical idols today, anything that takes the place of God in our lives can become an idol. We must examine our hearts and ensure that our devotion is directed solely toward God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_discernment.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Discernment</a></b><br>Believers are called to discern the truth and not be swayed by the empty promises of the world. True wisdom and understanding come from God alone.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_as_a_response_to_god's_supremacy.htm">Worship as a Response to God's Supremacy</a></b><br>Our worship should be directed to God alone, acknowledging His greatness and rejecting the false gods of our culture.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_135.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 135</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_address_ancient_belief_in_idols.htm">Psalm 135:15-18 dismisses idols as mere human constructs--how do we address ancient records and artifacts that suggest widespread and longstanding belief in these deities?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_many_prayers_go_unanswered.htm">Psalm 116:1-2 claims God hears prayers--why then do many prayers seem to go unanswered?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/ezekiel_6_2-3__literal_mountains'_fate.htm">In Ezekiel 6:2-3, how can an address to literal mountains make sense, and is there any historical or archaeological record of a catastrophe specifically targeting these mountains?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_god_hear_my_prayers.htm">Can God hear my prayers?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/135-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">They have ears</span><br /><span class="heb">אָזְנַ֣יִם</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·zə·na·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_241.htm">Strong's 241: </a> </span><span class="str2">Broadness, the ear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but cannot</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hear,</span><br /><span class="heb">יַאֲזִ֑ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ya·’ă·zî·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_238.htm">Strong's 238: </a> </span><span class="str2">To broaden out the ear, to listen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">nor</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵין־</span> <span class="translit">(’ên-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is there</span><br /><span class="heb">יֶשׁ־</span> <span class="translit">(yeš-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3426.htm">Strong's 3426: </a> </span><span class="str2">Being, substance, existence, is</span><br /><br /><span class="word">breath</span><br /><span class="heb">ר֥וּחַ</span> <span class="translit">(rū·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in their mouths.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּפִיהֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·p̄î·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/135-17.htm">Psalm 135:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/135-17.htm">Psalm 135:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/135-17.htm">Psalm 135:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/135-17.htm">Psalm 135:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/135-17.htm">Psalm 135:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/135-17.htm">Psalm 135:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/135-17.htm">Psalm 135:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/135-17.htm">Psalm 135:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/135-17.htm">Psalm 135:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/135-17.htm">Psalm 135:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/135-17.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 135:17 They have ears but they can't hear (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/135-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 135:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 135:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/135-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 135:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 135:18" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>