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Proverbs 29:18
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Proverbs 29:18
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Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.
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Proverbs 29:18 in Other Translations
KJV
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Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
ESV
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Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.
NLT
18
When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful.
MSG
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If people can't see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; But when they attend to what he reveals, they are most blessed.
CSB
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Without revelation people run wild, but one who keeps the law will be happy.
Proverbs 29:18 In-Context
16
When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
17
Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.
18
Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.
19
Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond.
20
Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them.
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Psalms 1:1-2
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Psalms 19:11
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Psalms 119:1-2
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John 13:17
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