Isaiah
King James Version (KJV)
Isaiah 42:20
“Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.”
King James Version (KJV)
Isaiah 42:20 Context
17They shall be turned back, they shall be greatly ashamed, that trust in graven images, that say to the molten images, Ye are our gods. 18Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see. 19Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger that I sent? who is blind as he that is perfect, and blind as the LORD'S servant? 20Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not. 21The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable. 22But this is a people robbed and spoiled; they are all of them snared in holes, and they are hid in prison houses: they are for a prey, and none delivereth; for a spoil, and none saith, Restore. 23Who among you will give ear to this? who will hearken and hear for the time to come?
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Other Translations
Seeing many things, but thou obseruest not: opening the eares, but he heareth not.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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.