Isaiah 29:12
King James Version (KJV)
And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned.
In context
10 For the LORD hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets and your rulers, the seers hath he covered.
11 And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it is sealed:
12 And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned.
13 Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:
14 Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.
Isaiah 29:12 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned.
- WEB World English Bible
- and the book is delivered to one who is not educated, saying, “Read this, please;” and he says, “I can’t read.”
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Or if the scroll is handed to one unable to read, he will say, “I cannot read.”
- ASV American Standard Version
- and the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee; and he saith, I am not learned.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- And the book is given to him who hath not known books, Saying, 'Read this, we pray thee,' And he hath said, 'I have not known books.'
- DBY Darby Translation
- And they give the book to him that cannot read, saying, Read this, I pray thee; and he saith, I cannot read.
- WBS Webster Bible
- And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned.