Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
O, that they were wise to understand this and consider their future!
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
Holman Bible
they would understand their fate.
A Conservative Version
Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
American Standard Version
Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, That they would consider their latter end!
Amplified
“O that they were wise, that they understood this,
That they could discern their future and ultimate fate!
Bible in Basic English
If only they were wise, if only this was clear to them, and they would give thought to their future!
Darby Translation
Oh that they had been wise! they would have understood this, They would have considered their latter end!
Julia Smith Translation
Would they were wise! will they look at this? Will they discern to their latter part?
King James 2000
O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
Lexham Expanded Bible
If only they were wise, they would understand this; they would discern {for themselves their end}.
Modern King James verseion
If they were wise, they would understand this; they would consider their latter end!
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I would they were wise, and understood this, and would consider their latter end.'
NET Bible
I wish that they were wise and could understand this, and that they could comprehend what will happen to them."
New Heart English Bible
Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end.
The Emphasized Bible
If they had been wise, they would have understood this, - They would have given heed to their here-after!
Webster
O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
World English Bible
Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
Youngs Literal Translation
If they were wise -- They deal wisely with this; They attend to their latter end:
Themes
Arrows » Illustrative » Of God's judgment
themes for Consideration » The end of life
Judgments » Denounced against disobedience
natural Life » Shortness of, should lead to spiritual improvement
Thoughtfulness » Themes for consideration, by the spiritual mind » The end of life
Interlinear
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References
Smith
Word Count of 20 Translations in Deuteronomy 32:29
Verse Info
Context Readings
Moses' Song
28 They are a nation devoid of purpose and without insight. 29 O, that they were wise to understand this and consider their future! 30 How can one person chase a thousand of them and two put a myriad to flight, unless their Rock delivers them and the LORD gives them up?
Cross References
Deuteronomy 5:29
If only they would commit to fear me and keep all my commands, then it will go well with them and their children forever.
Psalm 81:13
If only my people would obey me, if only Israel would walk in my ways!
Isaiah 47:7
You said, "I will always continue Queen forever!' You didn't take these things into your thinking, nor did you think about their consequences.
Lamentations 1:9
Uncleanness has soiled her skirts, and she gave no thought to what would follow. She fell in such a startling way, with no one to comfort her. Look, LORD, upon my affliction, because my enemy is boasting.
Psalm 107:15
Let them give thanks to the LORD for his gracious love, and for his awesome deeds to mankind.
Psalm 107:43
Let whoever is wise observe these things, that they may comprehend the gracious love of the LORD. A song. A Davidic psalm.
Isaiah 10:3
What will you do on the day of Judgment, in the calamity that will come from far away? To whom will you run for help, and where will you leave your wealth,
Isaiah 48:18-19
Now if only you had paid attention to my commandments! Then your peace would have been like a river, and your success like the waves of the sea.
Jeremiah 5:31
The prophets prophesy falsely, the priests rule by their own authority, and my people love it this way. But what will you do in the end?"
Jeremiah 17:11
As a partridge gathers together eggs that it didn't lay, so is a person who amasses wealth unjustly. In the middle of his life it will leave him, and in the end he will prove to be a fool."
Hosea 14:9
Whoever is wise, let him understand these things. Whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right: the righteous follow his example, but the rebellious stumble in them.
Luke 12:20
But God told him, "You fool! This very night your life will be demanded back from you. Now who will get the things you've accumulated?'
Luke 16:19-25
"Once there was a rich man who used to dress in purple and fine linen and live in great luxury every day.
Luke 19:41-42
When he came closer and saw the city, he began to grieve over it: