Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If only they were wise and would understand this and discern what their end will be! New Living Translation Oh, that they were wise and could understand this! Oh, that they might know their fate! English Standard Version If they were wise, they would understand this; they would discern their latter end! Berean Standard Bible If only they were wise, they would understand it; they would comprehend their fate. King James Bible O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end! New King James Version Oh, that they were wise, that they understood this, That they would consider their latter end! New American Standard Bible “If only they were wise and they understood this; If only they would discern their future! NASB 1995 “Would that they were wise, that they understood this, That they would discern their future! NASB 1977 “Would that they were wise, that they understood this, That they would discern their future! Legacy Standard Bible Would that they were wise, that they had insight into this, That they would understand their future! Amplified Bible “O that they were wise, that they understood this, That they could discern their future and ultimate fate! Christian Standard Bible If only they were wise, they would comprehend this; they would understand their fate. Holman Christian Standard Bible If only they were wise, they would figure it out; they would understand their fate. American Standard Version Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, That they would consider their latter end! Contemporary English Version If you did, you could see where you are headed. English Revised Version Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, That they would consider their latter end! GOD'S WORD® Translation If only they were wise enough to understand this and realize what will happen to them! Good News Translation They fail to see why they were defeated; they cannot understand what happened. International Standard Version O, that they were wise to understand this and consider their future! Majority Standard Bible If only they were wise, they would understand it; they would comprehend their fate. 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIf only they were wise, "" They would deal wisely [with] this, "" They would attend to their latter end! Young's Literal Translation If they were wise -- They deal wisely with this; They attend to their latter end: Smith's Literal Translation Would they were wise! will they look at this? Will they discern to their latter part? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleO that they would be wise and would understand, and would provide for their last end. Catholic Public Domain Version I wish that they would be wise and understanding, and would provide for the very end.’ New American Bible If they had insight they would realize this, they would understand their end: New Revised Standard Version If they were wise, they would understand this; they would discern what the end would be. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleO that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end! Peshitta Holy Bible Translated If only they were wise and they understood this and considered their end! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917If they were wise, they would understand this, They would discern their latter end. Brenton Septuagint Translation They had not sense to understand: let them reserve these things against the time to come. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Song of Moses…28Israel is a nation devoid of counsel, with no understanding among them. 29If only they were wise, they would understand it; they would comprehend their fate. 30How could one man pursue a thousand, or two put ten thousand to flight, unless their Rock had sold them, unless the LORD had given them up?… Cross References Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Psalm 90:12 So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom. Isaiah 1:3 The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.” Hosea 14:9 Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them but the rebellious stumble in them. Jeremiah 4:22 “For My people are fools; they have not known Me. They are foolish children, without understanding. They are skilled in doing evil, but they know not how to do good.” Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. Isaiah 5:21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. Job 28:28 And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’” Psalm 107:43 Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD. Ecclesiastes 7:25 I directed my mind to understand, to explore, to search out wisdom and explanations, and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the folly of madness. Matthew 7:24-27 Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ... Ephesians 5:15-17 Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, / redeeming the time, because the days are evil. / Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Colossians 4:5 Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time. 1 Corinthians 3:18-20 Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. / For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” / And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.” Treasury of Scripture O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end! O that Deuteronomy 5:29 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! Psalm 81:13 Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways! Psalm 107:15,43 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! … they would 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 47:7 And thou saidst, I shall be a lady for ever: so that thou didst not lay these things to thy heart, neither didst remember the latter end of it. 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? Jump to Previous Attend Clear Consider Considered Deal Discern End Latter Thought Understand Understood Wise WiselyJump to Next Attend Clear Consider Considered Deal Discern End Latter Thought Understand Understood Wise WiselyDeuteronomy 32 1. Moses' song, which sets forth God's mercy and vengeance46. He exhorts them to set their hearts upon it 48. God sends him up to mount Nebo to see the land, and to die If only they were wise The Hebrew word for "wise" here is "חָכָם" (chakam), which implies not just intellectual knowledge but a deep, practical understanding that leads to righteous living. In the biblical context, wisdom is often associated with the fear of the Lord (Proverbs 9:10). This phrase suggests a lamentation over Israel's lack of spiritual insight and discernment. The wisdom being referred to is not merely human wisdom but divine wisdom that aligns with God's will and purposes. Historically, Israel's journey was marked by moments of obedience and rebellion, and this call to wisdom is a reminder of the blessings that come with aligning oneself with God's covenant. they would understand it they would comprehend their fate Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew If onlyל֥וּ (lū) Preposition Strong's 3863: If, would that! they were wise, חָכְמ֖וּ (ḥā·ḵə·mū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2449: To be wise they would understand יַשְׂכִּ֣ילוּ (yaś·kî·lū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7919: To be, circumspect, intelligent it; זֹ֑את (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, they would comprehend יָבִ֖ינוּ (yā·ḇî·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand their fate. לְאַחֲרִיתָֽם׃ (lə·’a·ḥă·rî·ṯām) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 319: The last, end, the future, posterity Links Deuteronomy 32:29 NIVDeuteronomy 32:29 NLT Deuteronomy 32:29 ESV Deuteronomy 32:29 NASB Deuteronomy 32:29 KJV Deuteronomy 32:29 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 32:29 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 32:29 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 32:29 French Bible Deuteronomy 32:29 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 32:29 Oh that they were wise that they (Deut. 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