Isaiah 42:20

“Seeing many things, but thou obseruest not: opening the eares, but he heareth not.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations

Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.
- King James Version

You have seen many things, but you do not observe {them;} {Your} ears are open, but none hears.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Thou seest many things, but thou observest not; his ears are open, but he heareth not.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Seeing much, but keeping nothing in mind; his ears are open, but there is no hearing.
- Basic English Bible

-- seeing many things, And thou observest not? with opened ears, he heareth not.
- Darby Bible

Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.
- Webster's Bible

You see many things, but don't observe. His ears are open, but he doesn't listen.
- World English Bible

Seeing many things, and thou observest not, Opening ears, and he heareth not.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Seeing many things, thou observest not; opening the ears, he heareth not.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Isaiah 42:20


42:20 Heareth not - Thou dost not seriously consider the plain word, and the wonderful works of God.


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