Parallel Verses
NET Bible
I wish that they were wise and could understand this, and that they could comprehend what will happen to them."
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!
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I would they were wise, and understood this, and would consider their latter end.'
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 They are a nation devoid of wisdom, and there is no understanding among them. 29 I wish that they were wise and could understand this, and that they could comprehend what will happen to them." 30 How can one man chase a thousand of them, and two pursue ten thousand; unless their Rock had delivered them up, and the Lord had handed them over?
Cross References
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,