Proverbs 29:18
There shall be no interpreter to a sinful nation: but he that observes the law is + 29:18 Or, 'most blessed.'blessed.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
In Context
17Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest; and he shall give honour to thy soul.
19A stubborn servant will not be reproved by words: for even if he understand, still he will not obey.
Cross References
Exodus 32:25And when Moses saw that the people was scattered,—for Aaron had scattered them so as to be a rejoicing to their enemies,—
2 Chronicles 28:19For the Lord humbled Juda because of Achaz king of Juda, because he grievously departed from the Lord.
Psalms 119:1A Song of Degrees. In mine affliction I cried to the Lord, and he hearkened to me.
Proverbs 19:16He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall perish.
Amos 8:11Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will send forth a famine on the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the word 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 →