Isaiah 42:20

42:20 You see ¹  many things, but don’t comprehend; ² 

their ears are open, but do not hear.”

[42:20]  ¹ tn The consonantal text (Kethib) has a perfect, 2nd person masculine singular; the marginal reading (Qere) has an infinitive absolute, which functions here as a finite verb.

[42:20]  ² tn Heb “but you do not guard [i.e., retain in your memory]”; NIV “but have paid no attention.”