Parallel Verses
King James 2000
O 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!
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?
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, neither is there any understanding in them. 29 O 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, except their Rock had sold them, and the LORD had given them up?
Cross References
Deuteronomy 5:29
O 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 children forever!
Psalm 81:13
Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways!
Isaiah 47:7
And you said, I shall be a lady forever: so that you did not lay these things to your heart, neither did remember the latter end of them.
Lamentations 1:9
Her filthiness is in her skirts; she remembers not her latter end; therefore she came down awesomely: she had no comforter. O LORD, behold my affliction: for the enemy has magnified himself.
Psalm 107:15
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Psalm 107:43
Whoever is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.
Isaiah 10:3
And what will you do in the day of punishment, and in the desolation which shall come from afar? to whom will you flee for help? and where will you leave your riches?
Isaiah 48:18-19
O that you had hearkened to my commandments! then had your peace been as a river, and your righteousness as the waves of the sea:
Jeremiah 5:31
The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their own power; and my people love to have it so: and what will you do in the end?
Jeremiah 17:11
As the partridge sits on eggs, and hatches them not; so he that gets riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool.
Hosea 14:9
Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall stumble in them.
Luke 12:20
But God said unto him, You fool, this night your soul shall be required of you: then whose shall those things be, which you have prepared?
Luke 16:19-25
There was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen, and feasted sumptuously every day:
Luke 19:41-42
And when he came near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,