Isaiah 42:20
Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.In other versions
Thou seest many things, but thou observest not; his ears are open, but he heareth not.
ASV
Seeing much, but keeping nothing in mind; his ears are open, but there is no hearing.
BBE
-- seeing many things, and thou observest not? With opened ears, he heareth not.
DBY
You see many things, but don't observe. His ears are open, but he doesn't hear.
WEB
Seeing many things, and thou observest not, Opening ears, and he heareth not.
YLT
Seeing many things, but you observe not; opening the ears, but he hears not.
ENG
Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.
WBT
Though seeing many things, you do not keep watch. Though your ears are open, you do not hear.”
BSB
In context
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.