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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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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 32:1–42
18th Century
Theologian
Song of Moses
If (Deuteronomy 32:1–3) is regarded as the introduction, and (Deuteronomy 32:43) as the conclus…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 32:29
19th Century
Bishop
Consider their latter end. —Have some discernment as to their hereafter, what their destiny was, and what they will miss,…
Charles Spurgeon
On Deuteronomy 32:28–32
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 32:29
17th Century
Pastor
O that they were wise
These are not the words of God, and so no instances of mere velleities, and unsuccessful wishe…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 32:26–38
17th Century
Minister
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…