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Proverbs 29:18

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 29:18 in other translations

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

Proverbs 29:18 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 29:18 in context

  1. 16When the wicked increase, sin increases;
    but the righteous will see their downfall.
  2. 17Correct your son, and he will give you peace;
    yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
  3. 18Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
    but one who keeps the law is blessed.
  4. 19A servant can’t be corrected by words.
    Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
  5. 20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
    There is more hope for a fool than for him.