King James Bible
KJVSeeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.
Translation Comparison
Isaiah 42:20
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Isaiah 42:20 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Thou seest many things, but thou observest not; his ears are open, but he heareth not. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | 20. Thou that seest many things, wilt thou not observe them? thou that hast ears open, wilt thou not hear? | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | seeing many things, And thou observest not? with opened ears, he heareth not. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Thou seest many things, but thou observest not; his ears are open, but he heareth not. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not. | |
World English BibleWEB | You see many things, but don't observe. His ears are open, but he doesn't listen. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Seeing many things, and thou observest not, Opening ears, and he heareth not. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Seeing many things, but you observe not; opening the ears, but he hears not. |
American Standard Version
ASVThou seest many things, but thou observest not; his ears are open, but he heareth not.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRB20. Thou that seest many things, wilt thou not observe them? thou that hast ears open, wilt thou not hear?
Darby Bible Translation
DBTseeing many things, And thou observest not? with opened ears, he heareth not.
English Revised Version
ERVThou seest many things, but thou observest not; his ears are open, but he heareth not.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTSeeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.
World English Bible
WEBYou see many things, but don't observe. His ears are open, but he doesn't listen.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTSeeing many things, and thou observest not, Opening ears, and he heareth not.
American King James Version
AKJVSeeing many things, but you observe not; opening the ears, but he hears not.
King James Bible
KJVSeeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.
American Standard Version
ASVThou seest many things, but thou observest not; his ears are open, but he heareth not.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRB20. Thou that seest many things, wilt thou not observe them? thou that hast ears open, wilt thou not hear?
Darby Bible Translation
DBTseeing many things, And thou observest not? with opened ears, he heareth not.
English Revised Version
ERVThou seest many things, but thou observest not; his ears are open, but he heareth not.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTSeeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.
World English Bible
WEBYou see many things, but don't observe. His ears are open, but he doesn't listen.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTSeeing many things, and thou observest not, Opening ears, and he heareth not.
American King James Version
AKJVSeeing many things, but you observe not; opening the ears, but he hears not.