Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
but one who listens to instruction will be happy.
New American Standard Bible
But
King James Version
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
International Standard Version
Without prophetic vision, people abandon restraint, but those who obey the Law are happy.
A Conservative Version
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint, but he who keeps the law, happy is he.
American Standard Version
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Amplified
Where there is no vision [no revelation of God and His word], the people are unrestrained;
But happy and blessed is he who keeps the law [of God].
Bible in Basic English
Where there is no vision, the people are uncontrolled; but he who keeps the law will be happy.
Darby Translation
Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.
Julia Smith Translation
In no vision the people shall be unruly: and he watching the law, happy is he.
King James 2000
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he.
Lexham Expanded Bible
When there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint, but as for he who guards instruction, happiness [is] his.
Modern King James verseion
Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he who keeps the law, he is blessed.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Where no Prophet is, there the people perish; but well is him that keepeth the law.
NET Bible
When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he!
New Heart English Bible
Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but he who keeps the law is blessed.
The Emphasized Bible
Where there is no vision, a people is let loose, but, he that keepeth instruction, how happy is he!
Webster
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
World English Bible
Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.
Youngs Literal Translation
Without a Vision is a people made naked, And whoso is keeping the law, O his happiness!
Themes
Blindness » The place where there is no vision
Happiness » General references to
Perishing » Where people perish
Seeing » The place where there is no vision
The bible » Purpose » The standard of faith and duty
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 29:18
Prayers for Proverbs 29:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Life
17
and give you delight.
but one who listens to instruction will be happy.
though he understands, he doesn’t respond.
Names
Cross References
John 13:17
1 Samuel 3:1
The boy Samuel served the Lord in Eli’s presence.
Psalm 119:2
and seek Him with all their heart.
Amos 8:11-12
this is the declaration of the Lord God—
when I will send a famine through the land:
not a famine of bread or a thirst for water,
but of hearing the words of the Lord.
Hosea 4:6
Because you have rejected knowledge,
I will reject you
Since you have forgotten the law of your God,
I will also forget your sons.
Luke 11:28
He said,
James 1:25
But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but one who does good works—this person will be blessed in what he does.
Exodus 32:25
Moses saw that the people were out of control, for Aaron had let them get out of control, resulting in weakness before their enemies.
2 Chronicles 28:19
For the Lord humbled Judah because of King Ahaz of Judah,
Psalm 1:1-2
BOOK I
(Psalms 1–41)
who does not follow
or take
or join a group
Psalm 19:11
there is great reward in keeping them.
Psalm 74:9
There is no longer a prophet.
And none of us knows how long this will last.
Proverbs 19:16
one who disregards
Matthew 9:36
When He saw the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were weary and worn out,
John 14:21-23
Romans 10:13-15
For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
Revelation 22:14