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Isaiah 42:20
Though seeing many things, you do not keep watch.
from Israel Is Deaf and Blind, Isaiah 42:18-25
What it says

Though seeing many things, Israel does not observe; though ears are open, they do not hear.

What it is doing

This verse describes persistent spiritual unresponsiveness.

In context

18Listen, you deaf ones; 19Who is blind but My servant, 20Though seeing many things, you do not keep watch. 21The LORD was pleased, for the sake of His righteousness, 22But this is a people plundered and looted, 23Who among you will pay attention to this? 24Who gave Jacob up for spoil, 25So He poured out on them His furious anger