Proverbs 29:18
Where there is no vision, a people is let loose, but, he that keepeth instruction, how happy is he!
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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 son, that he may give thee rest, that he may give delight to thy soul.
19By words, a servant will not be corrected, though he perceiveth, yet is there no answer.
Cross References
Exodus 32:25And Moses saw the people, that unbridled, they were,—for Aaron had given them the rein, for a whispering, among their enemies.
2 Chronicles 28:19For Yahweh had brought Judah low, because of Ahaz king of Israel,—for he had given the rein in Judah, and, been grievously unfaithful, with Yahweh.
Psalms 19:11Even thine own servant, taketh warning by them, In the keeping of them, great is the reward.
Psalms 119:1[ALEPH.] How happy the men of blameless life, who walk in the law of Yahweh.
Proverbs 19:16One who guardeth the commandment, guardeth his life, he that is reckless in his ways, shall die.
Amos 8:11Lo! days are coming, Declareth My Lord, Yahweh, that I will send a hunger throughout the land,—not a hunger for food, nor a thirst for water, but for hearing the words of Yahweh;
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 →