Proverbs 29:18
Where there is no vision, the people are uncontrolled; but he who keeps the law will be happy.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
In Context
17Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.
Cross References
Exodus 32:25And Moses saw that the people were out of control, for Aaron had let them loose to their shame before their haters:
2 Chronicles 28:19For the Lord made Judah low, because of Ahaz, king of Israel; for he had given up all self-control in Judah, sinning greatly against the Lord.
Psalms 19:11\19:10\More to be desired are they than gold, even than much shining gold; sweeter than the dropping honey.
Psalms 119:1ALEPH Happy are they who are without sin in their ways, walking in the law of the Lord.
Proverbs 19:16He who keeps the law keeps his soul; but death will be the fate of him who takes no note of the word.
Amos 8:11See, the days are coming, says the Lord God, when I will send times of great need on the land, not need of food or desire for water, but for hearing the words of the Lord.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:18
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. Note, 1. It is a very happy thing when children prove the comfort of their parents. Good children are so; they give them rest, make them easy, and free from the many cares they have had concerning them; yea, they give delight unto their souls. It is a pleasure to parents, which none know but those that are blessed with it, to see the happy fruit of the good education they have given their children, and to have a prospect of… Read the whole commentary →