Proverbs 29:18
Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.
In context
15 A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother. 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.
21 A servant pampered from youth will turn out to be insolent.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 29:18 in the KJV
Where there is no vision, the people perish: But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 29:18 in the ESV
Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.