Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, that they 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!
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
Luw'
Sakal
References
Smith
Word Count of 20 Translations in Deuteronomy 32:29
Verse Info
Context Readings
Moses' Song
28 For they are a nation void of counsel, and there is no understanding in them. 29 Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end! 30 How should one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight unless their Rock had sold them, and LORD had delivered them up?
Cross References
Deuteronomy 5:29
Oh that there were such a heart in them that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their sons forever!
Psalm 81:13
O that my people would hearken to me, that Israel would walk in my ways!
Isaiah 47:7
And thou said, I shall be mistress forever, so that thou did not lay these things to thy heart, nor remembered the latter end of it.
Psalm 107:15
O that men would praise LORD for his loving kindness, and for his wonderful works to the sons of men!
Psalm 107:43
He who is wise will give heed to these things, and they will consider the loving kindnesses of LORD.
Isaiah 10:3
And what will ye do in the day of visitation, and in the desolation which shall come from far? To whom will ye flee for help? And where will ye leave your glory?
Isaiah 48:18-19
Oh that thou had hearkened to my commandments! Then thy peace would have been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea.
Jeremiah 5:31
The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means. And my people love to have it so. And what will ye do in the end thereof?
Jeremiah 17:11
As the partridge that sits on [eggs] which she has not laid, so is he who gets riches, and not by right. In the midst of his days they shall leave him, and at his end he shall be a fool.
Hosea 14:9
Who is wise, that he may understand these things, prudent, that he may know them? For the ways of LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them. But transgressors shall fall therein.
Luke 12:20
But God said to him, Thou foolish man, they demand thy soul from thee this night, and the things that thou prepared, whose will they be?
Luke 16:19-25
Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, faring sumptuously daily.
Luke 19:41-42
And when he came near, having seen the city, he wept over it,