Isaiah 44:18
ContextNET © | They do not comprehend or understand, for their eyes are blind and cannot see; their minds do not discern. 1 |
NIV © | They know nothing, they understand nothing; their eyes are plastered over so that they cannot see, and their minds closed so that they cannot understand. |
NASB © | They do not know, nor do they understand, for He has smeared over their eyes so that they cannot see and their hearts so that they cannot comprehend. |
NLT © | Such stupidity and ignorance! Their eyes are closed, and they cannot see. Their minds are shut, and they cannot think. |
MSG © | Pretty stupid, wouldn't you say? Don't they have eyes in their heads? Are their brains working at all? |
BBE © | They have no knowledge or wisdom; for he has put a veil over their eyes, so that they may not see; and on their hearts, so that they may not give attention. |
NRSV © | They do not know, nor do they comprehend; for their eyes are shut, so that they cannot see, and their minds as well, so that they cannot understand. |
NKJV © | They do not know nor understand; For He has shut their eyes, so that they cannot see, And their hearts, so that they cannot understand. |
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NET © | They do not comprehend or understand, for their eyes are blind and cannot see; their minds do not discern. 1 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Heb “for their eyes are smeared over so they cannot see, so their heart cannot be wise.” |