Proverbs 29:16
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.”
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“When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.”
King James Version · Public Domain“When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 29:16 — 10 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 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.
- Psalms 37:36yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found.
- 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 92:9For surely Your enemies, O LORD, surely Your enemies will perish; all evildoers will be scattered.
- Psalms 92:11My eyes see the downfall of my enemies; my ears hear the wailing of my wicked foes.
- Psalms 112:8His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes.
- Proverbs 29:2When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
- 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.”
- Revelation 18:20Rejoice over her, O heaven, O saints and apostles and prophets, because God has pronounced for you His judgment against her.
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