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Proverbs 29:18

Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Proverbs 29:18 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

  • Where there is no vision, the people are uncontrolled; but he who keeps the law will be happy.

    BBE

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

    DBY

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

    WEB

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

    YLT

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

    ENG

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

    WBT

  • Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.

    BSB

In context

16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

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

19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

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