Deuteronomy 32:28
What does Deuteronomy 32:28 mean?
A plain-English look at Deuteronomy 32:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For they are a nation void of counsel, And there is no understanding in them.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For they are a nation void of counsel, neither is there any understanding in them.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For they are a nation void of counsel, And there is no understanding in them.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For they are a nation without wisdom; there is no sense in them.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862For a nation lost to counsels <FI>are<Fi> they, And there is no understanding in them.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752They are a nation without counsel, and without wisdom.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890For they are a nation void of counsel, And understanding is not in them.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 29:14
therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder; and the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.
- 1 Corinthians 3:19
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He that taketh the wise in their craftiness:
- Hosea 4:6
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I also will forget thy children.
- Deuteronomy 32:6
Do ye thus requite Jehovah, O foolish people and unwise? Is not he thy father that hath bought thee? He hath made thee, and established thee.
- Job 28:28
And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.
- Romans 11:25
For I would not, brethren, have you ignorant of this mystery, lest ye be wise in your own conceits, that a hardening in part hath befallen Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in;
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Deuteronomy 32
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Deuteronomy 32.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About God as Father
Understanding God as our Heavenly Father reveals His loving, protective, and provisionary nature toward His children.
Topic
Bible Verses About God as Rock
God is often called a Rock in the Bible to describe His steadfast, unchanging, and protective nature.
Topic
Bible Verses About the Justice of God
God’s justice is a foundational aspect of His character, consistently revealed throughout scripture as a perfect balance of righteousness, fairness, and love.
What the Bible says about…