Proverbs 29:18
Where there is no vision, the people decay: but he that keepeth the Lawe, is blessed.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
In Context
17Correct thy sonne and he will giue thee rest, and will giue pleasures to thy soule.
19A seruant will not be chastised with words: though he vnderstand, yet he will not answere.
Cross References
Exodus 32:25Moses therefore sawe that the people were naked (for Aaron had made them naked vnto their shame among their enemies)
2 Chronicles 28:19For the Lord had humbled Iudah, because of Ahaz King of Israel: for he had brought vengeance vpon Iudah, and had grieuously transgressed against the Lord)
Psalms 19:11Moreouer by them is thy seruant made circumspect, and in keeping of them there is great reward.
Psalms 119:1ALEPH. Blessed are those that are vpright in their way, and walke in the Lawe of the Lord.
Proverbs 19:16He that keepeth the commandement, keepeth his owne soule: but hee that despiseth his wayes, shall dye.
Amos 8:11Beholde, the dayes come, sayeth the Lord God, that I will send a famine in the lande, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but 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 →