Proverbs 29:16
“When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.”
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Proverbs 29:16 Context
14The King that faithfully iudgeth the poore, his throne shall be established for euer. 15The rod and reproofe giue wisedome: but a child left to himselfe bringeth his mother to shame. 16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. 17Correct thy sonne, and hee shall giue thee rest: yea he shall giue delight vnto thy soule. 18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the Law, happy is he.
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When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
- King James Version
When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
- American Standard Version (1901)
When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.
- Basic English Bible
When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
- Darby Bible
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
- Webster's Bible
When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
- World English Bible
In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.
- Youngs Literal Bible
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall gaze upon their fall.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible