Parallel Verses
Modern King James verseion
Oh that there were such a heart in them that they would fear Me and keep all My commandments always, so that it might be well with them and with their sons forever!
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
O that there were such an 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 for ever!
Holman Bible
If only they had such a heart to fear Me and keep all My commands always, so that they and their children will prosper forever.
International Standard Version
If only they would commit to fear me and keep all my commands, then it will go well with them and their children forever.
A Conservative Version
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!
American Standard Version
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 children for ever!
Amplified
Oh that they had such a heart in them, that they would fear [and worship Me with awe-filled reverence and profound respect] and keep all My commandments always, so that it may go well with them and with their children forever!
Bible in Basic English
If only they had such a heart in them at all times, so that they might go in fear of me and keep my orders and that it might be well for them and for their children for ever!
Darby Translation
Oh that there were such a heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments continually, that it might be well with them and with their sons for ever!
Julia Smith Translation
Who will give, and were this heart in them, for them to fear me and to watch all my commands all the days, so that it shall be well to them and to their sons forever.
King James 2000
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!
Lexham Expanded Bible
{If only} {they had such a mind}'; [that is], to fear me and to keep all my commandments {at all times}, so that {it will go well} for them and for their children {forever}.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
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.
NET Bible
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.
New Heart English Bible
Oh that there were such a heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children forever.
The Emphasized Bible
Oh that this their heart might remain in them to revere me, and to keep all my commandments all the days, - that it might he well with them and with their sons unto times age-abiding.
Webster
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 for ever!
World English Bible
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 children forever!
Youngs Literal Translation
O that their heart had been thus to them, to fear Me, and to keep My commands all the days, that it may be well with them, and with their sons -- to the age!
Themes
Interlinear
Zeh
Nathan
Yare'
Yowm
Yatab
References
American
Smith
Word Count of 20 Translations in Deuteronomy 5:29
Prayers for Deuteronomy 5:29
Verse Info
Context Readings
Basic Stipulations
28 And Jehovah heard the voice of your words when you spoke to me. And Jehovah said to me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoken to you. They have well said all that they have spoken. 29 Oh that there were such a heart in them that they would fear Me and keep all My commandments always, so that it might be well with them and with their sons forever! 30 Go say to them, Go into your tents again.
Phrases
Cross References
Isaiah 48:18
Oh that you had paid attention to My commandments! Then your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like the waves of the sea.
Deuteronomy 4:40
Therefore, you shall keep His statutes and His commandments which I command you this day, so that it may go well with you and with your sons after you, and so that you may make your days longer upon the earth which Jehovah your God gives you forever.
Deuteronomy 11:1
Therefore you shall love Jehovah your God, and keep His charge and His statutes and His judgments and His commandments always.
Deuteronomy 5:16
Honor your father and your mother, as Jehovah your God has commanded you, so that your days may be made longer, and that it may go well with you in the land which Jehovah your God gives you.
Matthew 23:37
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one killing the prophets and stoning those who are sent to her, how often would I have gathered your children together, even as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you would not!
Luke 19:42
saying, If you had known, even you, even at least in this day of yours, the things for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.
Deuteronomy 6:3
Then hear, O, Israel, and be careful to do it, so that it may be well with you, and that you may greatly multiply, as Jehovah, the God of our fathers has promised you, in the land that flows with milk and honey.
Deuteronomy 6:18
And you shall do the right and good in the sight of Jehovah, so that it may be well with you, and so that you may go in and possess the good land which Jehovah swore to your fathers,
Deuteronomy 12:25
You shall not eat it, so that it may go well with you and with your sons after you, when you shall do what is right in the sight of Jehovah.
Deuteronomy 12:28
Be careful to hear all these words which I command you, so that it may go well with you and with your sons after you forever, when you do the good and right in the sight of Jehovah your God.
Deuteronomy 19:13
Your eye shall not pity him, but you shall put away innocent blood from Israel, so that it may go well with you.
Deuteronomy 22:7
You shall in every case let the mother go and take the young for yourself, so that it may be well with you, and you may make your days longer.
Deuteronomy 32:29-30
If they were wise, they would understand this; they would consider their latter end!
Ruth 3:1
And her mother-in-law Naomi said to her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for you so that it may be well with you?
Psalm 19:11
And Your servant is warned by them; in keeping them there is great reward.
Psalm 81:13-15
Oh that My people had listened to Me, and Israel had walked in My ways!
Psalm 106:3
Blessed are those who keep judgment, he who does righteousness at all times.
Psalm 119:1-5
ALEPH: Blessed are the upright in the way, who walk in the Law of Jehovah.
Isaiah 3:10
Say to the righteous that it is well; for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.
Jeremiah 22:14-15
who says, I will build myself a wide house and large rooms, and cuts out windows for himself, and puts in a cedar ceiling, and paints it with vermilion.
Jeremiah 44:4
But I sent to you all My servants the prophets, rising early and sending, saying, Oh, do not do this abominable thing which I hate!
Ezekiel 33:31-32
And they come to you as the people come, and they sit before you as My people, and they hear your words. But they will not do them. For with their mouth they show much love, but their heart goes after their unjust gain.
Luke 11:28
But He said, No; rather, blessed are they who hear the Word of God and keep it.
John 15:14
You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.
2 Corinthians 5:20
Then we are ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as God exhorting through us, we beseech you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
2 Corinthians 6:1
But working together, we also call on you not to receive the grace of God in vain.
Ephesians 6:3
so that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth.
Hebrews 12:25
See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape, those who refused him that spoke on earth, much more we shall not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from Heaven,
James 1:25
But whoever looks into the perfect Law of liberty and continues in it, he is not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work. This one shall be blessed in his doing.
Revelation 22:14
Blessed are they who do His commandments, that their authority will be over the Tree of Life, and they may enter in by the gates into the city.