IS THERE A PLANK IN YOUR EYE?
Big enough to walk on
Big enough to build a ship or maybe start a bonfire
Is there a plank stuck in your eye?
Stuck, stuck, stuck
Don’t point a finger and say, Oy!
You’re doing it wrong when hey, hey
Your own life is far from OK
Don’t point at the speck in your brother’s eye
When there’s a whopping great plank in your own
Is there a plank in your eye?
Big enough to walk on
Big enough to build a ship or maybe start a bonfire
Is there a plank stuck in your eye?
Stuck, stuck, stuck
Stuck, stuck, stuck
Doug Horley
Song Meaning
A children’s song about examining ourselves before judging others.
Biblical Message
Read Matthew 7:3 alongside the lyric. The plank image calls for self-examination first.
Reflection
Which image or prayer in this song stays with you? Read Matthew 7:3 and consider your response.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “Is There A Plank In Your Eye” about?
A children’s song about examining ourselves before judging others.
Which Bible passage connects with the song?
Matthew 7:3 offers a starting point for reflection on its message.