20Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.


In Context

17 They shall be turned back, they shall be greatly ashamed, that trust in graven images, that say to the molten images, Ye are our gods.

18 Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see.

19 Who 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?

20 Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.

21 The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honorable.

22 But this is a people robbed and pillaged; 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.

Isaiah 42:20 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

42:20Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

42:20You have seen many things, but have paid no attention; your ears are open, but you hear nothing."

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

42:2020. Thou that seest many things, wilt thou not observe them? thou that hast ears open, wilt thou not hear?

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

42:20Thou seest many things, but thou observest not; his ears are open, but he heareth not.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

42:20seeing many things, And thou observest not? with opened ears, he heareth not.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

42:20Thou seest many things, but thou observest not; his ears are open, but he heareth not.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

42:20You see many things, but don't observe. His ears are open, but he doesn't listen.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

42:20Seeing many things, and thou observest not, Opening ears, and he heareth not.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

42:20Seeing many things, but you observe not; opening the ears, but he hears not.