Other Translations

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

and the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee; and he saith, I am not learned.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And they give it to one without learning, saying, Make clear to us what is in the book: and he says, I have no knowledge of writing.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And they give the book to him that cannot read, saying, Read this, I pray thee; and he saith, I cannot read.

World English Bible (WEB)

and the book is delivered to him who is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray you; and he says, I am not learned.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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.'