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Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, That they would consider their latter end!
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The Wisdom of Foresight
Commentators agree that this verse is a passionate plea for wisdom. It urges people to look beyond the present moment and seriously consider the future results of their actions. For ancient Israel, this meant understanding that abandoning God would lead to national ruin. For believers today, it is a universal call to weigh the long-term and eternal consequences of our choices.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Song of Moses
If (Deuteronomy 32:1–3) is regarded as the introduction, and (Deuteronomy 32:43) as the conclus…
19th Century
Anglican
Consider their latter end. —Have some discernment as to their hereafter, what their destiny was, and what they will miss,…
Baptist
For they are a nation void of counsel, neither is there any understanding in them. O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
O that they were wise These are not the words of God, and so no instances of mere velleities, and unsuccessful wishe…
The idolatry and rebellions of Israel deserved, and the justice of God seemed to demand, that they should be rooted out. But He spared Israel and s…
