Proverbs 29:18
Strong's Lexicon
Where [there is] no
בְּאֵ֣ין (bə·’ên)
Preposition-b | Adverb
Strong's Hebrew 369: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of

vision,
חָ֭זוֹן (ḥā·zō·wn)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 2377: 1) vision 1a) vision (in ecstatic state) 1b) vision (in night) 1c) vision, oracle, prophecy (divine communication) 1d) vision (as title of book of prophecy)

the people
עָ֑ם (‘ām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 5971: 1) nation, people 1a) people, nation 1b) persons, members of one's people, compatriots, country-men 2) kinsman, kindred

cast off restraint;
יִפָּ֣רַֽע (yip·pā·ra‘)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 6544: 1) to lead, act as leader 2) to let go, let loose, ignore, let alone 2a) (Qal) 2a1) to let go, let loose 2a2) to let alone, avoid, neglect 2a3) to loosen 2b) (Niphal) to be let loose, be loosened of restraint 2c) (Hiphil) 2c1) to cause to refrain 2c2) to show lack of restraint 2c3) to let loose restraints

but blessed [is]
אַשְׁרֵֽהוּ׃ (’aš·rê·hū)
Interjection | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 835: 1) happiness, blessedness 1a) often used as interjection 1b) blessed are

he who keeps
וְשֹׁמֵ֖ר (wə·šō·mêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 8104: 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from

the law.
תּוֹרָ֣ה (tō·w·rāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew 8451: 1) law, direction, instruction 1a) instruction, direction (human or divine) 1a1) body of prophetic teaching 1a2) instruction in Messianic age 1a3) body of priestly direction or instruction 1a4) body of legal directives 1b) law 1b1) law of the burnt offering 1b2) of special law, codes of law 1c) custom, manner 1d) the Deuteronomic or Mosaic Law

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.

Young's Literal Translation
Without a Vision is a people made naked, And whoso is keeping the law, O his happiness!

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Without revelation people run wild, but one who listens to instruction will be happy.

New American Standard Bible
Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law.

King James Bible
Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom's instruction.

New Living Translation
When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful.

English Standard Version
Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.

New American Standard Bible
Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law.

King James Bible
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Without revelation people run wild, 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.

NET Bible
When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he!

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

English Revised Version
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

Young's Literal Translation
Without a Vision is a people made naked, And whoso is keeping the law, O his happiness!
















Cross References
John 13:17
If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.

Exodus 32:25
And when Moses saw that the people were naked; (for Aaron had made them naked unto their shame among their enemies:)

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; there was no open vision.

Psalm 1:1
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

Psalm 1:2
But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

Psalm 19:11
Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.

Psalm 74:9
We see not our signs: there is no more any prophet: neither is there among us any that knoweth how long.

Psalm 106:3
Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.

Psalm 119:2
Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.

Proverbs 8:32
Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.

Proverbs 29:19
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
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