Proverbs 29:18
World English Bible (WEB)
Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.
In context
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 every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.
- KJV King James Version
- Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Without a Vision is a people made naked, And whoso is keeping the law, O his happiness!
- DBY Darby Translation
- Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.