Proverbs 29:18
What does Proverbs 29:18 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 29:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Where there is no vision, the people are uncontrolled; but he who keeps the law will be happy.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Without a Vision is a people made naked, And whoso is keeping the law, O his happiness!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law, is blessed.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Romans 10:13
for, Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
- 2 Chronicles 28:19
For Jehovah brought Judah low because of Ahaz king of Israel; for he had dealt wantonly in Judah, and trespassed sore against Jehovah.
- Revelation 22:14
Blessed are they that wash their robes, that they may have the right to come to the tree of life, and may enter in by the gates into the city.
- Psalms 119:2
Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, That seek him with the whole heart.
- Psalms 1:1
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers:
- Matthew 9:36
But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were distressed and scattered, as sheep not having a shepherd.
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