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Isaiah 29:12

But if the book is given to someone who does not know how to read, and it is said to him, "Read," then he will respond, "I do not know how to read.
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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.

English Standard Version

And when they give the book to one who cannot read, saying, "Read this," he says, "I cannot read."

New International Version

Or if you give the scroll to someone who cannot read, and say, "Read this, please," he will answer, "I don't know how to read."