Proverbs 29:18 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 29:18 MSG (The Message)
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.
Proverbs 29:18 KJV (King James Version)
Where there is no vision, the people perish: But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Proverbs 29:18 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law.
Proverbs 29:18 NCV (New Century Version)
Where there is no word from God, people are uncontrolled, but those who obey what they have been taught are happy.
Proverbs 29:18 ASV (American Standard Version)
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Proverbs 29:18 NIV (New International Version)
Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.
Proverbs 29:18 NKJV (New King James Version)
Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law.
Proverbs 29:18 AMP (Amplified Bible)
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]. [1 Sam 3:1; Amos 8:11, 12]
Proverbs 29:18 NLT (New Living Translation)
When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful.
Proverbs 29:18 TPT (The Passion Translation)
When there is no clear prophetic vision, people quickly wander astray. But when you follow the revelation of the Word, heaven’s bliss fills your soul.
Proverbs 29:18 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.