The following is a list of Scout Laws in national Scout and Guide organizations.
Africa Scout Region
South Africa
A Scout's honour is to be trusted A Scout is loyal A Scout's duty is to be useful and to help others. A Scout is a friend to all and a brother / sister to every other Scout A Scout is courteous A Scout is a friend to animals A Scout obeys orders A Scout smiles and whistles under all difficulties A Scout is thrifty A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed
Arab Scout Region
Egypt Egyptian Federation for Scouts and Girl Guides
A Scout's honour is to be trusted. A Scout is loyal. A Scout's duty is to be useful and to help others. A Scout is a friend to all and a brother to every other Scout. A Scout is courteous. A Scout is a friend to animals. A Scout obeys orders of his parents, Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster without question. A Scout smiles and whistles under all difficulties. A Scout is thrifty. A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed
Asia-Pacific Region
Australia Scouts Australia
Be RespectfulBe friendly and considerateCare for others and the environment Do What Is RightBe trustworthy, honest and fairUse resources wisely Believe In MyselfLearn from my experiencesFace challenges with courage
Girl Guides Australia
As a Guide I will strive to: Respect myself and others Be considerate, honest and trustworthy Be friendly to others Make choices for a better world Use my time and abilities wisely Be thoughtful and optimistic Live with courage and strength
Bangladesh Bangladesh Scouts
Englishস্কাউট আইন A Scout's honour is to be trusted. A Scout is a friend to all. A Scout is courteous and obedient. A Scout is kind to animals. A Scout is cheerful at all times. A Scout is thrifty. A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed.১. স্কাউট আত্মমর্যাদায় বিশ্বসী ২. স্কাউট সকলের বন্ধু ৩. স্কাউট বিনয়ী ও অনুগত ৪. স্কাউট জীবের প্রতি সদয় ৫. স্কাউট সদা প্রফুল্ল ৬. স্কাউট মিতব্যয়ী ৭. স্কাউট চিন্তা, কথা ও কাজে নির্মল
Hong Kong
A Scout is to be trusted. A Scout is loyal. A Scout is friendly and considerate. A Scout belongs to the world-wide family of Scouts. A Scout has courage in all difficulties. A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property. A Scout has self-respect and respect for others.
India
A Scout/Guide is trustworthy A Scout/Guide is loyal A Scout/Guide is a friend to all and a brother/sister to every other Scout/Guide. A Scout/Guide is courteous A Scout/Guide is a friend to animals and loves nature. A Scout/Guide is disciplined and helps protect public property. A Scout/Guide is courageous. A Scout/Guide is thrifty. A Scout/Guide is pure in thought, word and deed.
Indonesia
Believe in God the Almighty Preserve nature and love each other Be an affable and knightly patriot Be obedient and collegial Help others with compliance and resilience Be diligent, skilled and cheerful Be provident and simple Exercise discipline, be brave and faithful Be accountable and trustworthy Have purity in mind, word and act
Japan
Scout Association of Japan
EnglishJapaneseA Scout is faithful. A Scout is friendly. A Scout is courteous. A Scout is kind. A Scout is cheerful. A Scout is thrifty. A Scout is courageous. A Scout is thankful. スカウトは誠実である。 スカウトは友情にあつい。 スカウトは礼儀正しい。 スカウトは親切である。 スカウトは快活である。 スカウトは質素である。 スカウトは勇敢である。 スカウトは感謝の心をもつ。
Girl Scouts of Japan
EnglishJapanese I am cheerful and courageous at all times. I respect all living things. I am a friend to all, and a sister to every Girl Scout. I am courteous. I use time and resources wisely. I think and act on my own. I am responsible for what I say and do. I try to be sincere. 私はいつも明るく、勇気をもちます。 私はいのちあるものを大切にします。 私はすべての人の友達となり、他のガールスカウトとは姉妹です。 私は礼儀を正しくします。 私は時間と資源を大切に使います。 私は自分で考え行動します。 私は言葉と行いに責任をもちます。 私は誠実であるように努めます。
Malaysia
Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia
EnglishBahasa Melayu A Scout's honour is to be trusted A Scout is loyal towards the King and other rulers, towards the Scout Masters, parents, employer and the people under him. A Scout is to make himself useful and helpful at all times. A Scout is a friend to all of any States, rank or any other religion. A Scout is good and kind and will always do good. A Scout is good and kind to animals. A Scout always follow his parents', Leaders' orders without any questions. A Scout is always patient and smile during difficulties. A Scout is thrifty. A Scout is clean and pure of thoughts, words and actions. Pengakap adalah seorang yang sentiasa dipercayai maruah dan kehormatan dirinya. Pengakap adalah seorang yang taat kepada Yang Dipertuan Agong, Raja-raja, pemimpin-pemimpin, ibu bapanya, majikannya dan orang-orang dibawahnya. Pengakap adalah wajib menjadikan dirinya berguna dan menolong pada setiap masa. Pengakap adalah sahabat kepada sekalian orang dan saudara kepada lain-lain Pengakap walau apa negeri, pangkat dan agamanya sekalipun. Pengakap adalah seorang yang baik dan sempurna budi pekertinya dan sentiasa berbudi. Pengakap adalah baik dan kasih kepada segala binatang. Pengakap adalah seorang yang sentiasa menurut perintah dan suruhan ibu bapanya, Ketua Patrolnya atau Pemimpin-pemimpin Pengakapnya dengan tanpa apa-apa soalan. Pengakap adalah seorang yang sentiasa bersabar dan manis mukanya dalam masa kesusahan. Pengakap adalah seorang yang jimat dan cermat. Pengakap adalah bersih dan suci fikirannya, perkataannya dan perbuatannya.
Persatuan Pandu Puteri Malaysia
EnglishBahasa Melayu A Guide's honour is to be trusted. A Guide is loyal. A Guides's duty is to be useful and help others. A Guide is friend to all and a sister to every other guide. A Guide is courteous. A Guide is a friend to animals and care for all living things. A Guide obey orders. A Guide smiles and sings under all difficulties. A Guide is thrifty. A Guide is pure in thought, word and in deed.
New Zealand
New Zealand
"Have Respect" - For yourself and others – For the environment "Do What Is Right" - Be Trustworthy and Tolerant – Have integrity "Be Positive" - Accept challenges with courage – Be a friend to all
The New Zealand Scout Law changed in 2015 with approval from WOSM.
Philippines
Boy Scouts of the Philippines
The BSP's initial Scout Law was exactly identical to that of the USA's and was adopted in 1923. This version remained unchanged until 1976 when the BSP was restructured as the KSP under the Marcos administration. After the removal of Pres. Marcos in 1986, the BSP's Scout Law was restored in its original form:
The Scout Law Ang Batás ng Scout A Scout is Ang Scout ayTrustworthy Loyal Helpful Friendly Courteous Kind Obedient Cheerful Thrifty Brave Clean, and ReverentMapagkakatiwalaan Matapát Matulungín Mapagkaibiganoriginally "Magiliw" Magalang Mabaít Masunurin Masayá Matipíd Matapang Malinis, at Maka-Diyósoriginally "Mapitagan"
Kapatirang Scout ng Pilipinas
This was the Scout Law of Service Scouts and Community Scouts in the KSP, 1976–1986.
The Scout Law Ang Batás ng Scout A Scout is Ang Scout ay Trustworthy Loyal Helpful Considerate Courageous Resourceful Industrious Disciplined Self-reliant and a Brother to all Scouts.Mapagkakatiwalaan Matapát Magiliw Mapagbigáy Magiting Maparaán Masipag Matuwíd May tiwalà sa sarili At kapatíd ng lahát ng Scouts.
Girl Scouts of the Philippines
The Girl Scout Law A Girl Scout's honor is to be trusted. A Girl Scout is loyal. A Girl Scout is helpful. A Girl Scout is a friend to all and a sister to every other Girl Scout. A Girl Scout is courteous. A Girl Scout respects all living things. A Girl Scout is disciplined. A Girl Scout is self-reliant. A Girl Scout is thrifty. A Girl Scout is clean in thought, words, and deeds.Ang Girl Scout ay mapagkakatiwalaan. Ang Girl Scout ay matapát. Ang Girl Scout ay matulungín. Ang Girl Scout ay kaibigan ng lahát at kapatíd ng bawat Girl Scout. Ang Girl Scout ay mapitagan. Ang Girl Scout ay magalang sa lahát na may buhay. Ang Girl Scout ay disiplinado. Ang Girl Scout ay may sariling paninindigan. Ang Girl Scout ay matipíd. Ang Girl Scout ay malinis sa isip, sa salitâ at sa gawâ.
Singapore
The Singapore Scout Association
A Scout is to be trusted A Scout is loyal A Scout makes friends, establishes and maintains harmonious relations A Scout is disciplined and considerate A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
A Guide is polite, considerate and respects her elders A Guide is friendly and a sister to all Guides A Guide is kind to all living things A Guide is obedient A Guide has courage and is cheerful in all difficulties A Guide takes care of her own possessions and those of other people A Guide is thrifty and diligent A Guide is self-disciplined in what she thinks, says and does
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Scout Association
Scout is trustworthy Scout is loyal Scout is friendly and considerate Scout is brother to every other Scout Scout is courageous Scout is kind to animals Scout is cooperative Scout is cheerful Scout is thrifty Scout is clean in thought, word and deed
Taiwan Scouts of China
Beaver ScoutsLove cleaning and be polite. Cub ScoutsObey the seniors,help other people,never tell the lies,and don't be afraid of difficult. Scouts aboveHonest Loyal and Respectful Helpful Loving and Kind Courteous Just Responsible Cheerful Prudent Courageous Clean Socially ResponsibleTraditional Chinese 誠實：為人之道，首在誠實；無論做事、說話、居心，均須真實不欺。 忠孝：對國家須盡忠，對父母應盡孝。 助人：盡己之力，扶助他人，每日至少行一善事，不受酬，不居功。 仁愛：待朋友須親愛，待眾人須和善；對生命要尊重，對社會要關心，對大自然要維護。 禮節：對人須有禮貌；凡應對進退，圴應合乎規矩。 公平：明事理、辨是非，待人公正，處事和平。 負責：信守承諾，克盡職責，遵守團體紀律，服從國家法令。 快樂：心常愉快，時露笑容；無論遇何困難，圴應處之泰然。 勤儉：好學力行，刻苦耐勞，不浪費時間，不妄用金錢。 勇敢：義所當為，毅然為之；不為利誘，不為威屈，成敗在所不計。 整潔：身體、服裝、住所、用具須整齊清潔；言語須謹慎，心地須光明。 公德：愛惜公物，重視環保，勿因個人便利，妨害公眾。
Thailand
Thai Scout Organization
In the Name of Honor, I Promise. One, I will Be respectful to nation, religion and the monarch. Two, I will always to be helpful to others. Three, I will obey the rules of the Boy Scouts. EnglishThai A Scout's honour is to be trusted A Scout is respectful to nation, religion and the monarch. A Scout's duty is to be useful and to help each other's # A Scout is friend to all, and a brother to every other scout A Scout is courteous A Scout is a friend to animals A Scout obeys orders of the father and mother, and the commander with an honor A Scout smiles and whistles under all difficulties A Scout is thrifty A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed ลูกเสือมีเกียรติเชื่อถือได้ ลูกเสือมีความจงรักภักดีต่อชาติ ศาสนา และพระมหากษัตริย์ ลูกเสือมีหน้าที่กระทำตนให้เป็นประโยชน์และช่วยเหลือผู้อื่นทุกเมื่อ ลูกเสือเป็นมิตรของคนทุกคนและเป็นพี่น้องกับลูกเสือทั่วโลก ลูกเสือเป็นผู้สุภาพเรียบร้อย ลูกเสือมีความเมตตากรุณาต่อสัตว์ ลูกเสือเชื่อฟังคำสั่งของบิดามารดาและผู้บังคับบัญชาด้วยความเคารพ ลูกเสือมีใจร่าเริงและไม่ย่อท้อต่อความลำบาก ลูกเสือเป็นผู้มัธยัสถ์ ลูกเสือประพฤติชอบด้วยกาย วาจา ใจ
European Scout Region
Austria (Österreich)
Pfadfinder und Pfadfinderinnen Österreichs (PPÖ)
Der Pfadfinder...
1. ... sucht den Weg zu Gott. (Spirituelles Leben)
2. ... ist treu und hilft wo er kann. (Verantwortungsbewusstes Leben in der Gemeinschaft)
3. ... achtet alle Menschen und versucht sie zu verstehen. (Weltweite Verbundenheit)
4. ... überlegt, entscheidet und handelt danach. (Kritische Auseinandersetzung mit sich selbst und der Umwelt)
5. ... führt ein einfaches Leben und schützt die Natur. (Einfaches Naturverbundenes Leben)
6. ... ist fröhlich und unverzagt. (Bereitschaft zum Abenteuer des Lebens)
7. ... nützt seine Fähigkeiten. (Schöpferisches Tun)
8. ... führt ein gesundes Leben. (Körperbewusstes und gesundes Leben)
Croatia
Savez izviđača Hrvatske
EnglishCroatian A Scout has honor and courage A Scout is hardworking and trustworthy A Scout listens and reasons A Scout learns and acts A Scout seeks and believes A Scout is cheerful and sociable