Proverbs 29:18

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Where there is no vision, the people run wild; but blessed is he who keeps the law.

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  • Jas 1:25 : 25 But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres—not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—this person will be blessed in what he does.
  • Luke 11:28 : 28 But He replied, 'Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it.'
  • Matt 9:36 : 36 When he saw the crowds, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
  • 1 Sam 3:1 : 1 The young boy Samuel was serving the Lord under Eli. In those days the word of the Lord was rare; visions were not widespread.
  • Hos 4:6 : 6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me. And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.
  • Rom 10:13-15 : 13 For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. 14 How then can they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching? 15 And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news of peace, who bring the good news of good things!”
  • John 13:17 : 17 If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them.
  • Amos 8:11-12 : 11 'Behold, the days are coming,' declares the Lord God, 'when I will send a famine on the land—not a famine of bread or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the Lord.' 12 They will wander from sea to sea and from north to east; they will roam about seeking the word of the Lord, but they will not find it.
  • Ps 119:2 : 2 Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, who seek Him with all their heart.

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    17 Discipline your son, and he will bring you peace; he will give delight to your soul.

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    1 A man who is often corrected but stubbornly stiffens his neck will be suddenly broken beyond healing.

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  • 19 A servant cannot be corrected by mere words; even if he understands, he will not respond.

  • 14 Without guidance, a nation falls, but victory is found in an abundance of counselors.

  • 4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law contend with them.

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    4 Since the king’s word has authority, who can question him, saying, 'What are you doing?'

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  • 7 A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons shames his father.

  • 16 The one who keeps the commandment preserves their soul, but whoever despises their ways will die.

  • 26 Disaster will follow disaster, and rumor will follow rumor. They will seek a vision from a prophet, but the law will perish from the priest and counsel from the elders.

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    21 Foolishness brings joy to one lacking sense, but a person of understanding walks a straight path.

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  • 28 A large population is a king's glory, but without subjects, a ruler is ruined.

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    13 Whoever despises the word will bring destruction upon themselves, but respecting the commandment brings a reward.

    14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, helping one turn away from the traps of death.

  • 14 Blessed is the one who fears always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into trouble.

  • 20 Whoever gives attention to a matter will find good, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

  • 15 Blessed are the people whose situation is such; blessed are the people whose God is the Lord.

  • 27 Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but one who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

  • 23 The fear of the LORD leads to life; one is content and rests untroubled by harm.

  • 17 Behold, blessed is the one whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.

  • 25 But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres—not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—this person will be blessed in what he does.

  • 11 The entire vision is to you like the words of a sealed book. If it is given to one who can read and they are told, 'Read this, please,' they respond, 'I cannot, for it is sealed.'

  • 20 To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.

  • 13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom and the one who obtains understanding.

  • 15 Truth is nowhere to be found, and whoever shuns evil becomes a prey. The LORD saw this and was displeased, for there was no justice.

  • 16 A person who wanders from the path of understanding will rest in the assembly of the dead.

  • 30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news revitalizes the bones.

  • 12 The eyes of the LORD watch over knowledge, but He overturns the words of the treacherous.

  • 18 Cursed is anyone who leads a blind person astray on the road. Then all the people shall say, 'Amen.'

  • 18 Otherwise, the LORD will see and disapprove, and He may turn His anger away from them.

  • 15 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before your face.

  • 6 They will be like a shrub in the desert, dwelling in a parched place in the wilderness, in a land of salt where no one lives, and will not see when prosperity comes.

  • 19 Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but the one who chases worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.

  • 1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments.

  • 12 But if they do not listen, they will perish by the sword and die without knowledge.

  • 31 The law of his God is in his heart; his steps will not falter.

  • 3 The eyes of those who see will no longer be closed, and the ears of those who hear will listen attentively.

  • 6 Train a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old he will not depart from it.

  • 16 A ruler lacking understanding is abundant in extortions, but one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

  • 21 My son, do not let them depart from your sight; guard sound wisdom and discretion.

  • 18 Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in Your law.

  • 18 On that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of gloom and darkness the eyes of the blind will see.

  • 18 Discipline your son while there is hope, and do not desire his death.

  • 8 The one who acquires wisdom loves life, and the one who cherishes understanding will prosper.

  • 29 At midday, you will grope around like a blind person in the dark. You will not prosper in your ways; you will be continually oppressed and robbed, with no one to save you.

  • 34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.