Isaiah 42:20

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

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

Isaiah 42:20 — American Standard Version

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Context — Isaiah 42

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17They shall be turned back, they shall be utterly put to shame, that trust in graven images, that say unto 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 send? who is blind as he that is at peace [with me], and blind as Jehovah`s servant?

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

21It pleased Jehovah, for his righteousness` sake, to magnify the law, and make it honorable.

22But this is a people robbed and plundered; 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 is there among you that will give ear to this? that will hearken and hear for the time to come?

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