Proverbs 29:18

English Standard Version

18 Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint,[1] but blessed is he who keeps the law. (Ex 32:25; 1Sa 3:1; 2Ch 15:3; Ps 74:9; Am 8:11; Lu 11:28; Joh 13:17; Jas 1:25)

New International Version

18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.

New International Reader’s Version

18 Where there is no message from God, people don’t control themselves. But blessed is the one who obeys wisdom’s instruction.

King James Version

18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.