Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!

American Standard Version (ASV)

Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, That they would consider their latter end!

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

If only they were wise, if only this was clear to them, and they would give thought to their future!

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Oh that they had been wise! they would have understood this, They would have considered their latter end!

Webster's Bible (WBT)

O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!

World English Bible (WEB)

Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, That they would consider their latter end!

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

If they were wise -- They deal wisely `with' this; They attend to their latter end: