The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s feeding trough, but Israel does not know; my people do not understand.’
Isaiah 42:20 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Though seeing many things, you pay no attention. Though his ears are open, he does not listen.’ Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition You have seen many things, but you do not observe or apprehend their true meaning. His ears are open, but he hears not! American Standard Version (1901) Thou seest many things, but thou observest not; his ears are open, but he heareth not. Common English Bible You have seen many things, but don’t keep watch. With ears open, you don’t hear. Catholic Public Domain Version You who see many things, will you not keep them? You who have open ears, will you not listen? Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Thou that seest many things, wilt thou not observe them? Thou that hast ears open, wilt thou not hear? |
The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s feeding trough, but Israel does not know; my people do not understand.’
They seek me day after day and delight to know my ways, like a nation that does what is right and does not abandon the justice of their God. They ask me for righteous judgements; they delight in the nearness of God.’
And he replied: Go! Say to these people: Keep listening, but do not understand; keep looking, but do not perceive.
Who can I speak to and give such a warning that they will listen? Look, their ear is uncircumcised, , so they cannot pay attention. See, the word of the Lord has become contemptible to them – they find no pleasure in it.
So my people come to you in crowds, sit in front of you, and hear your words, but they don’t obey them. Their mouths go on passionately, but their hearts pursue dishonest profit.
Yes, to them you are like a singer of passionate songs who has a beautiful voice and plays skilfully on an instrument. They hear your words, but they don’t obey them.
none of the men who have seen my glory and the signs I performed in Egypt and in the wilderness, and have tested me these ten times and did not obey me,
That is why I speak to them in parables, because looking they do not see, and hearing they do not listen or understand.
you then, who teach another, don’t you teach yourself? You who preach, ‘You must not steal’ #– #do you steal?
‘Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you don’t forget the things your eyes have seen and so that they don’t slip from your mind as long as you live. Teach them to your children and your grandchildren.