18Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.


In Context

15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

16 When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.

19 A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.

20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 29:18 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:18Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

29:18Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the law.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

29:18When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

29:18Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:18Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

29:18Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

29:18Without a Vision is a people made naked, And whoso is keeping the law, O his happiness!

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he.