Verse Comparison: Proverbs 29:18
American Standard Version
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Amplified® Bible
Where there is no vision [no redemptive revelation of God], the people perish; but he who keeps the law [of God, which includes that of man]--blessed (happy, fortunate, and enviable) is he.
Contemporary English Version
Without guidance from God law and order disappear, but God blesses everyone who obeys his Law.
Darby English Version
Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.
Good News Bible
A nation without God's guidance is a nation without order. Happy are those who keep God's law!
King James Version
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
New American Standard Bible
Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law.
New International Version
Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
but blessed is he who keeps the law.
New King James Version
Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
But happy is he who keeps the law.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Where no vision exists, the people behave in an unrestrained manner. But a person remains happy who keeps the law.
Revised Standard Version
Where there is no prophecy the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.
Young's Literal Translation
Without a Vision is a people made naked, And whoso is keeping the law, O his happiness!