Proverbs 29:16

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplies, || And the righteous look on their fall.

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.

GNV

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

JPS

When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall gaze upon their fall.

LXXE

When the ungodly abound, sins abound: but when they fall, the righteous are warned.

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Original-language editions

WLC

בִּרְב֣וֹת רְ֭שָׁעִים יִרְבֶּה־פָּ֑שַׁע וְ֝צַדִּיקִ֗ים בְּֽמַפַּלְתָּ֥ם יִרְאֽוּ׃

LXX-Br

Πολλῶν ὄντων ἀσεβῶν πολλαὶγίνονται ἁμαρτίαι, οἱ δὲ δίκαιοι ἐκείνων πιπτόντων κατάφοβοι γίνονται.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Psalms 58:10The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked.
• Psalms 91:8You will only see it with your eyes and witness the punishment of the wicked.
• Psalms 37:36yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found.
• Psalms 92:11My eyes see the downfall of my enemies; my ears hear the wailing of my wicked foes.
• Psalms 37:34Wait 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.
• Proverbs 29:2When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
• Psalms 112:8His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes.
• Revelation 18:20Rejoice over her, O heaven, O saints and apostles and prophets, because God has pronounced for you His judgment against her.
• Revelation 15:4Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”
• Psalms 92:9For surely Your enemies, O LORD, surely Your enemies will perish; all evildoers will be scattered.

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