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!

King James Version
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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 5:29

BSB
If only they had such a heart to fear Me and keep all My commandments always, so that it might be well with them and with their children forever.
AKJV
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!
CPDV
Who will grant to them to have such a mind, so that they may fear me, and may keep all my commandments at all times, so that it may be well with them and with their sons forever?
ERV
Oh 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!
NHEB
Oh that there were such a heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children forever.
SMT
Who will give, and were this heart in them, for them to fear me and to watch all my commands all the days, so that it shall be well to them and to their sons forever.

Commentary for Deuteronomy 5:29

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Overview of Deuteronomy 5:29
Summary
Desire for people's obedience and generational blessing
Event
Moses expresses desire for compliance
Estimated Time Period
c. 1250 BC
Category
Prayer