And He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord —that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.”’
Deuteronomy 32:28 - Tree of Life Version For they are a nation lacking counsel, among them there is no understanding. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For they are a nation void of counsel, Neither is there any understanding in them. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For they are a nation void of counsel, and there is no understanding in them. American Standard Version (1901) For they are a nation void of counsel, And there is no understanding in them. Common English Bible because they are not a thoughtful nation; they lack any insight. Catholic Public Domain Version They are a nation without counsel and without prudence. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version They are a nation without counsel, and without wisdom. |
And He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord —that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.”’
But My people did not listen to My voice. Israel was not willing to be Mine.
The fear of Adonai is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
When the boughs are withered, they will be broken off. Women come and set them on fire, for it is a people of no understanding. Therefore their Maker will show them no mercy—He who formed them will give them no grace.
Therefore, behold, once more I will do a marvelous work among this people— a marvel and a wonder— so the wisdom of their wise will perish, and the discernment of their discerning will be concealed.”
“For My people are foolish. They do not know Me. They are senseless children, and they have no understanding. They are wise to do evil, but to do good they do not know.”
The wise men will be put to shame— shattered, trapped. Look! They have rejected Adonai’s word, so what wisdom do they have?
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Since you rejected knowledge, I will also reject you from being My kohen. Since you forgot the Torah of your God, just so I will forget your children.
For I do not want you, brothers and sisters, to be ignorant of this mystery—lest you be wise in your own eyes—that a partial hardening has come upon Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in;
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in the sight of God. For it is written, “He catches the clever in their craftiness.”
Is this how you pay back Adonai, O foolish, unwise people? Isn’t He your Father who ransomed you? He made you and established you.