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Proverbs 29:18 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Proverbs 29:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 29 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. perish: or, is made naked”
Proverbs 29:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 29:18
This famous proverb addresses the necessity of divine revelation: 'Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.' The word 'vision' (chazon) refers to prophetic revelation, God's word communicated through prophets. Without it, people 'perish' (para—become unrestrained, cast off restraint, perish). Some translations render it: 'Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint.' God's word provides moral boundaries and life-giving guidance; without it, chaos and death result. The parallel phrase emphasizes keeping the law (torah)—those who guard Go...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 29:18
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“and continues”
“On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God, and keep it.”
“I will also reject you”
“blessed are you if you do them.”
“nor stand in the way of sinners”
“but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.”
“who seek him with their whole heart.”
“And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision.”
“the days come”
“he was moved with compassion for them”