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You see many things, but don’t observe. His ears are open, but he doesn’t listen.
Compare Versions
American Standard Version
Thou seest many things, but thou observest not; his ears are open, but he heareth not.
Christian Standard Bible
Though seeing many things, you pay no attention. Though his ears are open, he does not listen.”
English Standard Version
He sees many things, but does not observe them; his ears are open, but he does not hear.
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 retain them; Your ears are open, but no one hears.
New International Version
You have seen many things, but you pay no attention; your ears are open, but you do not listen.”
New King James Version
Seeing many things, but you do not observe; Opening the ears, but he does not hear.”
New Living Translation
You see and recognize what is right but refuse to act on it. You hear with your ears, but you don’t really listen.”