Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Where no Prophet is, there the people perish; but well is him that keepeth the law.
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.
Holman Bible
but one who listens to instruction will be happy.
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.
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
Images Proverbs 29:18
Prayers for Proverbs 29:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Life
17 Nurture thy son with correction, and he shall comfort thee; yea, he shall do the good at thine heart. 18 Where no Prophet is, there the people perish; but well is him that keepeth the law. 19 A servant will not be the better for words; for though he understand, yet will he not regard them.
Names
Cross References
John 13:17
If ye understand these things, happy are ye if ye do them.
1 Samuel 3:1
And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days, for there was none open vision.
Psalm 119:2
Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with their whole heart;
Amos 8:11-12
"Behold, the time cometh," sayeth the LORD God, "that I shall send a hunger into the earth. Not the hunger of bread, nor the thirst of water: but a hunger to hear the word of the LORD.
Hosea 4:6
My people perish, because they have no knowledge. Seeing then that thou hast refused understanding, therefore will I refuse thee also: so that thou shalt no more be my priest. And forsomuch as thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.
Luke 11:28
But he said, "Yea, happy are they that hear the word of God, and keep it."
James 1:25
but whoso looketh in the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein - if he be not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work - the same shall be happy in his deed.
Exodus 32:25
When Moses saw that the people were naked - for Aaron had made them naked unto their shame when they made insurrection -
2 Chronicles 28:19
For the LORD brought Judah low, because of Ahaz king of Judah which made Judah naked and transgressed against the LORD.
Psalm 1:1-2
O Blessed is the man that hath not walked in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stood in the way of sinners, and hath not sat in the seat of the scornful.
Psalm 19:11
Moreover, by them is thy servant taught, and in keeping of them there is great reward.
Psalm 74:9
We see not our tokens. There is not one prophet more; no, not one is there among us, that understandeth any more.
Proverbs 19:16
Whoso keepeth the commandment, keepeth his own soul; but he that regardeth not his way, shall die.
Matthew 9:36
But when he saw the people, he had compassion on them, because they were pined away, and scattered abroad, even as sheep having no shepherd.
John 14:21-23
He that hath my commandments and keepeth them, the same is he that loveth me: and he shall be loved of my father, and I will love him, and will show mine own self unto him."
Romans 10:13-15
For whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be safe.
Revelation 22:14
Blessed are they that do his commandments, that their power may be in the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.