Deuteronomy 32:29

I wish that they were wise and could understand this, and that they could comprehend what will happen to them."

Deuteronomy 5:29

If only it would really be their desire to fear me and obey all my commandments in the future, so that it may go well with them and their descendants forever.

Psalm 81:13

If only my people would obey me! If only Israel would keep my commands!

Isaiah 47:7

You said, 'I will rule forever as permanent queen!' You did not think about these things; you did not consider how it would turn out.

Lamentations 1:9

(Tet) Her menstrual flow has soiled her clothing; she did not consider the consequences of her sin. Her demise was astonishing, and there was no one to comfort her. She cried, "Look, O Lord, on my affliction because my enemy boasts!"

Psalm 107:15

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his loyal love, and for the amazing things he has done for people!

Psalm 107:43

Whoever is wise, let him take note of these things! Let them consider the Lord's acts of loyal love!

Isaiah 10:3

What will you do on judgment day, when destruction arrives from a distant place? To whom will you run for help? Where will you leave your wealth?

Isaiah 48:18-19

If only you had obeyed my commandments, prosperity would have flowed to you like a river, deliverance would have come to you like the waves of the sea.

Jeremiah 5:31

The prophets prophesy lies. The priests exercise power by their own authority. And my people love to have it this way. But they will not be able to help you when the time of judgment comes!

Jeremiah 17:11

The person who gathers wealth by unjust means is like the partridge that broods over eggs but does not hatch them. Before his life is half over he will lose his ill-gotten gains. At the end of his life it will be clear he was a fool."

Hosea 14:9

Who is wise? Let him discern these things! Who is discerning? Let him understand them! For the ways of the Lord are right; the godly walk in them, but in them the rebellious stumble.

Luke 12:20

But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your life will be demanded back from you, but who will get what you have prepared for yourself?'

Luke 16:19-25

"There was a rich man who dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day.

Luke 19:41-42

Now when Jesus approached and saw the city, he wept over it,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!

General references

Bible References

O that

Deuteronomy 5:29
If only it would really be their desire to fear me and obey all my commandments in the future, so that it may go well with them and their descendants forever.
Psalm 81:13
If only my people would obey me! If only Israel would keep my commands!
Psalm 107:15
Let them give thanks to the Lord for his loyal love, and for the amazing things he has done for people!
Isaiah 48:18
If only you had obeyed my commandments, prosperity would have flowed to you like a river, deliverance would have come to you like the waves of the sea.
Hosea 14:9
Who is wise? Let him discern these things! Who is discerning? Let him understand them! For the ways of the Lord are right; the godly walk in them, but in them the rebellious stumble.
Luke 19:41
Now when Jesus approached and saw the city, he wept over it,

They would

Isaiah 10:3
What will you do on judgment day, when destruction arrives from a distant place? To whom will you run for help? Where will you leave your wealth?
Isaiah 47:7
You said, 'I will rule forever as permanent queen!' You did not think about these things; you did not consider how it would turn out.
Jeremiah 5:31
The prophets prophesy lies. The priests exercise power by their own authority. And my people love to have it this way. But they will not be able to help you when the time of judgment comes!
Jeremiah 17:11
The person who gathers wealth by unjust means is like the partridge that broods over eggs but does not hatch them. Before his life is half over he will lose his ill-gotten gains. At the end of his life it will be clear he was a fool."
Lamentations 1:9
(Tet) Her menstrual flow has soiled her clothing; she did not consider the consequences of her sin. Her demise was astonishing, and there was no one to comfort her. She cried, "Look, O Lord, on my affliction because my enemy boasts!"
Luke 12:20
But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your life will be demanded back from you, but who will get what you have prepared for yourself?'
Luke 16:19
"There was a rich man who dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day.

General references

Luke 12:57
"And why don't you judge for yourselves what is right?

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