Parallel Verses
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 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 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!
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.
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
Images Deuteronomy 5:29
Prayers for Deuteronomy 5:29
Verse Info
Context Readings
Basic Stipulations
28 When the Lord heard you speaking to me, he said to me, "I have heard what these people have said to you -- they have spoken well. 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. 30 Go and tell them, 'Return to your tents!'
Phrases
Cross References
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.
Deuteronomy 4:40
Keep his statutes and commandments that I am setting forth today so that it may go well with you and your descendants and that you may enjoy longevity in the land that the Lord your God is about to give you as a permanent possession.
Deuteronomy 11:1
You must love the Lord your God and do what he requires; keep his statutes, ordinances, and commandments at all times.
Deuteronomy 5:16
Honor your father and your mother just as the Lord your God has commanded you to do, so that your days may be extended and that it may go well with you in the land that he is about to give you.
Matthew 23:37
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those who are sent to you! How often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you would have none of it!
Luke 19:42
saying, "If you had only known on this day, even you, the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.
Deuteronomy 6:3
Pay attention, Israel, and be careful to do this so that it may go well with you and that you may increase greatly in number -- as the Lord, God of your ancestors, said to you, you will have a land flowing with milk and honey.
Deuteronomy 6:18
Do whatever is proper and good before the Lord so that it may go well with you and that you may enter and occupy the good land that he promised your ancestors,
Deuteronomy 12:25
You must not eat it so that it may go well with you and your children after you; you will be doing what is right in the Lord's sight.
Deuteronomy 12:28
Pay careful attention to all these things I am commanding you so that it may always go well with you and your children after you when you do what is good and right in the sight of the Lord your God.
Deuteronomy 19:13
You must not pity him, but purge out the blood of the innocent from Israel, so that it may go well with you.
Deuteronomy 22:7
You must be sure to let the mother go, but you may take the young for yourself. Do this so that it may go well with you and you may have a long life.
Deuteronomy 32:29-30
I wish that they were wise and could understand this, and that they could comprehend what will happen to them."
Ruth 3:1
At that time, Naomi, her mother-in-law, said to her, "My daughter, I must find a home for you so you will be secure.
Psalm 19:11
Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there; those who obey them receive a rich reward.
Psalm 81:13-15
If only my people would obey me! If only Israel would keep my commands!
Psalm 106:3
How blessed are those who promote justice, and do what is right all the time!
Psalm 119:1-5
(Alef) How blessed are those whose actions are blameless, who obey the law of the Lord.
Isaiah 3:10
Tell the innocent it will go well with them, for they will be rewarded for what they have done.
Jeremiah 22:14-15
He says, "I will build myself a large palace with spacious upper rooms." He cuts windows in its walls, panels it with cedar, and paints its rooms red.
Jeremiah 44:4
I sent my servants the prophets to you people over and over again warning you not to do this disgusting thing I hate.
Ezekiel 33:31-32
They come to you in crowds, and they sit in front of you as my people. They hear your words, but do not obey them. For they talk lustfully, and their heart is set on their own advantage.
Luke 11:28
But he replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it!"
John 15:14
You are my friends if you do what I command you.
2 Corinthians 5:20
Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His plea through us. We plead with you on Christ's behalf, "Be reconciled to God!"
2 Corinthians 6:1
Now because we are fellow workers, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain.
Ephesians 6:3
"that it may go well with you and that you will live a long time on the earth."
Hebrews 12:25
Take care not to refuse the one who is speaking! For if they did not escape when they refused the one who warned them on earth, how much less shall we, if we reject the one who warns from heaven?
James 1:25
But the one who peers into the perfect law of liberty and fixes his attention there, and does not become a forgetful listener but one who lives it out -- he will be blessed in what he does.
Revelation 22:14
Blessed are those who wash their robes so they can have access to the tree of life and can enter into the city by the gates.