18. "Israel, listen to me! You can hear, but you do not understand. Look to me! You can see, but you do not know what you are seeing.
19. The people of Israel serve me. But who is more blind than they are? Who is more deaf than the messengers I send? Who is more blind than those who have committed themselves to be faithful to me? Who is more blind than my servants?
20. Israel , you have seen many things. But you have not paid any attention to me. Your ears are open. But you do not hear anything I say."
21. The Lord wanted his people to see how great and glorious his law is. He wanted to show them that he always does what is right.