Proverbs 29:16 “When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will se…”

Proverbs 29:16

When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

World English Bible

When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

American Standard Version

When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.

Geneva Bible 1599

When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but ye righteous shall see their fall.

Darby Translation

When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.

Young's Literal Translation

In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.

Bible in Basic English

When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.

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Cross references

“the wicked”

Proverbs 29:2

Proverbs 29:2 · BSB

When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

“but”

Psalm 37:34 Psalm 37:36 Psalm 58:10 Psalm 91:8 Psalm 92:11 Psalm 112:8

Psalm 37:34 · BSB

Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will raise you up to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you will see it.

Psalm 37:36 · BSB

yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found.

Psalm 58:10 · BSB

The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked.

Psalm 91:8 · BSB

You will only see it with your eyes and witness the punishment of the wicked.

Psalm 92:11 · BSB

My eyes see the downfall of my enemies; my ears hear the wailing of my wicked foes.

Psalm 112:8 · BSB

His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

15A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

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

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