Proverbs 29:16-18
New International Version - UK
16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;
they will bring you the delights you desire.
18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;
but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.
Proverbs 29:16-18
New International Version
16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
but the righteous will see their downfall.(A)
17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;
they will bring you the delights you desire.(B)
18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;
but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.(C)
Proverbs 29:16-18
King James Version
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
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Proverbs 29:16-18
New King James Version
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;
But the righteous will see their (A)fall.
17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest;
Yes, he will give delight to your soul.
18 (B)Where there is no [a]revelation, the people cast off restraint;
But (C)happy is he who keeps the law.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:18 prophetic vision
Proverbs 29:16-18
English Standard Version
16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases,
but (A)the righteous will look upon their downfall.
17 (B)Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;
he will give delight to your heart.
18 Where (C)there is no prophetic vision the people (D)cast off restraint,[a]
but blessed is he who (E)keeps the law.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:18 Or the people are discouraged
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