Proverbs 29:18

Easy To Read Version

If a nation is not guided by God, then that nation will not have peace. But the nation that obeys God’s law will be happy.

Cross References

Luke 11:28

But Jesus said, “The people that hear the teaching of God and obey it—they are the people that are truly happy!”

James 1:25

But you must not be like that. You must carefully study God’s perfect law that makes people free. You must continue to study it. You must listen to God’s teaching and not forget what you heard. Then you must obey what God’s teaching says. When you do this, it will make you truely happy.

Hosea 4:6

“My people are destroyed because they have no knowledge. You have refused to learn. So I will refuse to let you be a priest for me. You have forgotten the law of your God, so I will forget your children.

John 13:17

If you know these things, you will be happy if you do them.

Proverbs 19:16

If a person obeys the law, then he protects himself. But the person that hates to live by the law will die by the law.

Psalm 119:2

People who obey the Lord’s Agreement {\cf2\super [586]} \par are happy.\par They obey the Lord with all their heart.\par

1 Samuel 3:1

The boy Samuel served the Lord under Eli. At that time, the Lord did not speak directly to people very often. There were very few visions. [34]

Matthew 9:36

Jesus saw the many people and felt sorry for them. Jesus felt sorry for the people because the people were worried and helpless. The people were like sheep without a shepherd to lead them.

Exodus 32:25

Moses saw that Aaron had let the people lose control. The people were being wild, and all their enemies could see them acting like fools.

Psalm 74:9

We could not see any of our own signs. {\cf2\super [424]} \par There are no more prophets.\par No person knows what to do.\par

Psalm 19:11

The Lord’s teachings warn his servant.\par Good things come from obeying them.\par

Revelation 22:14

“Those people who washed their robes {\cf2\super [174]} will be blessed. They will have the right to \{eat the food from\} the tree of life. They can go through the gates into the city.

2 Chronicles 28:19

The Lord gave troubles to Judah because King Ahaz of Judah encouraged the people of Judah to sin. He was very unfaithful to the Lord.

Psalm 106:3

People who obey God’s commands are happy.\par Those people do good things all the time.\par

Proverbs 8:32

“Now, children, listen to me!\par You can be happy too,\par if you follow my ways!\par

Proverbs 29:19

A servant won’t learn a lesson if you only talk to him. That servant may understand your words but he won’t obey.

Psalm 119:1

People living pure lives are happy.\par Those people follow the Lord’s teachings.\par