Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I would they were wise, and understood this, and would consider their latter end.'
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.
International Standard Version
O, that they were wise to understand this and consider their future!
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!
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
Luw'
Sakal
References
Smith
Word Count of 20 Translations in Deuteronomy 32:29
Verse Info
Context Readings
Moses' Song
28 "'For it is a nation that hath an unhappy forecast, and hath no understanding in them. 29 I would they were wise, and understood this, and would consider their latter end.' 30 How cometh it that one shall chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand of them to flight - except their rock had sold them, and because the LORD had delivered them.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 5:29
Oh that they had such a heart with them to fear me and keep all my commandments always, that it might go well with them and with their children forever.
Psalm 81:13
O that my people would obey me! For if Israel would walk in my ways,
Isaiah 47:7
And thou thoughtest thus, "I shall be lady forever." And beside all that, thou hast not regarded these things, neither cast, what should come after.
Lamentations 1:9
{Tet} Her skirts are defiled, she remembered not what would follow: therefore is her fall so great, and there is no man to comfort her. O LORD, consider my trouble, for my enemy hath the upper hand.
Psalm 107:15
O that men would therefore praise the LORD for his goodness, and declare the wonders that he doeth for the children of men!
Psalm 107:43
Whoso is wise, and pondereth these things well, shall understand the loving-kindness of the LORD.
Isaiah 10:3
What will ye do in time of the visitation and destruction, that shall come from far? To whom will ye run for help? Or to whom will ye give your honour, that he may keep it?
Isaiah 48:18-19
If thou wilt now regard my commandment, thy wealthiness shall be as the water stream: and thy righteousness as the waves flowing in the sea.
Jeremiah 5:31
The Prophets teach falsely, and the priests follow them, and my people hath pleasure therein. What will come thereof at the last?
Jeremiah 17:11
The deceitful maketh a nest, but bringeth forth no young: He cometh by riches, but not righteously. In the midst of his life must he leave them behind him, and at the last be found a very fool.
Hosea 14:9
Who is wise to understand these things and hath wit to perceive them? For the ways of the LORD are straight, and the righteous shall walk in them: but the wicked shall tumble in them.
Luke 12:20
But God said unto him, 'Thou fool, this night will they fetch away thy soul again from thee. Then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided?'
Luke 16:19-25
"There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple, and fine bysse, and fared deliciously every day.
Luke 19:41-42
And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept on it,