Verse Comparison: Isaiah 42:20
American Standard Version
Thou seest many things, but thou observest not; his ears are open, but he heareth not.
Amplified® Bible
You have seen many things, but you do not observe {or} apprehend their true meaning. His ears are open, but he hears not!
Contemporary English Version
who sees and hears so much, but pays no attention.
Darby English Version
-- seeing many things, and thou observest not? With opened ears, he heareth not.
Good News Bible
Israel, you have seen so much, but what has it meant to you? You have ears to hear with, but what have you really heard?"
King James Version
Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.
New American Standard Bible
You have seen many things, but you do not observe {them;} {Your} ears are open, but none hears.
New International Version
You have seen many things, but have paid no attention;
your ears are open, but you hear nothing."
New King James Version
Seeing many things, but you do not observe;
Opening the ears, but he does not hear.”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
You have seen many things, but you do not observe them; Your ears have opened, but none hears.
Revised Standard Version
He sees many things, but does not observe them; his ears are open, but he does not hear.
Young's Literal Translation
Seeing many things, and thou observest not, Opening ears, and he heareth not.
