Deuteronomy 32:28

Translations

Modern

Israel is a nation devoid of counsel, with no understanding among them.

Traditional

For they are a nation void of counsel, neither is there any understanding in them.

Literal

For they are a nation void of counsel, and in them there is no understanding.

Latin

Gens absque consilio est, et sine prudentia.

Original

Hebrew

English

Israel is a nation devoid of counsel, with no understanding among them.

Notes

Deuteronomy 31:30–32:47

In ancient times, vows from both parties secured a treaty between individuals or nations. Israel's promise was in a song of witness that Moses composed under divine inspiration (31:19–22).

Israel probably sang the song during a regular covenant-renewal ceremony (31:21). They invoked upon themselves the covenant's judgments and reminded themselves of its promises.

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