Isaiah 29:12
And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned.In other versions
and the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee; and he saith, I am not learned.
ASV
And they give it to one without learning, saying, Make clear to us what is in the book: and he says, I have no knowledge of writing.
BBE
And they give the book to him that cannot read, saying, Read this, I pray thee; and he saith, I cannot read.
DBY
and the book is delivered to him who is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray you; and he says, I am not learned.
WEB
And the book is given to him who hath not known books, Saying, `Read this, we pray thee,' And he hath said, `I have not known books.'
YLT
And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray you: and he says, I am not learned.
ENG
And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned.
WBT
Or if the scroll is handed to one unable to read, he will say, “I cannot read.”
BSB
In context
10For the LORD hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets and your rulers, the seers hath he covered.
11And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it is sealed:
12And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned.
13Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:
14Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.