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Proverbs 29:16
When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes, but the godly will live to see their downfall.
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Christian Standard Bible®
When the wicked increase, rebellion increases,but the righteous will see their downfall.
When the wicked increase, rebellion increases,but the righteous will see their downfall.
Hebrew Names Version
When the wicked increase, sin increases; But the righteous will see their downfall.
When the wicked increase, sin increases; But the righteous will see their downfall.
King James Version
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
English Standard Version
When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
New American Standard Bible
When the wicked increase, wrongdoing increases; But the righteous will see their downfall.
When the wicked increase, wrongdoing increases; But the righteous will see their downfall.
New Century Version
When there are many wicked people, there is much sin, but those who do right will see them destroyed.
When there are many wicked people, there is much sin, but those who do right will see them destroyed.
Amplified Bible
When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, But the righteous will see the downfall of the wicked.
When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, But the righteous will see the downfall of the wicked.
World English Bible
When the wicked increase, sin increases; But the righteous will see their downfall.
When the wicked increase, sin increases; But the righteous will see their downfall.
Geneva Bible (1587)
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but ye righteous shall see their fall.
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but ye righteous shall see their fall.
Legacy Standard Bible
When the wicked increase, transgression increases;But the righteous will see their fall.
When the wicked increase, transgression increases;But the righteous will see their fall.
Berean Standard Bible
When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
Contemporary English Version
Crime increases when crooks are in power, but law-abiding citizens will see them fall.
Crime increases when crooks are in power, but law-abiding citizens will see them fall.
Complete Jewish Bible
When the wicked flourish, wrongdoing flourishes; but the righteous will witness their downfall.
When the wicked flourish, wrongdoing flourishes; but the righteous will witness their downfall.
Darby Translation
When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
Easy-to-Read Version
If the wicked are ruling the nation, sin will be everywhere, but those who live right will win in the end.
If the wicked are ruling the nation, sin will be everywhere, but those who live right will win in the end.
George Lamsa Translation
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; but the righteous shall rejoice in their fall.
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; but the righteous shall rejoice in their fall.
Good News Translation
When evil people are in power, crime increases. But the righteous will live to see the downfall of such people.
When evil people are in power, crime increases. But the righteous will live to see the downfall of such people.
Lexham English Bible
With the increase of the wicked, transgression will increase, but the righteous will look on his downfall.
With the increase of the wicked, transgression will increase, but the righteous will look on his downfall.
Literal Translation
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; but the righteous shall see their fall.
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; but the righteous shall see their fall.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
When the vngodly come vp, wickednesse increaseth: but the rightuous shall se their fall.
When the vngodly come vp, wickednesse increaseth: but the rightuous shall se their fall.
American Standard Version
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
Bible in Basic English
When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.
When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall gaze upon their fall.
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall gaze upon their fall.
King James Version (1611)
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
When the vngodly are multiplied, wickednesse encreaseth: but the ryghteous shall see their fall.
When the vngodly are multiplied, wickednesse encreaseth: but the ryghteous shall see their fall.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
The north wind is sharp, but it is called by name propitious.
The north wind is sharp, but it is called by name propitious.
English Revised Version
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall look upon their fall.
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall look upon their fall.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Grete trespassis schulen be multiplied in the multipliyng of wickid men; and iust men schulen se the fallyngis of hem.
Grete trespassis schulen be multiplied in the multipliyng of wickid men; and iust men schulen se the fallyngis of hem.
Update Bible Version
When the wicked are increased, transgression increases; But the righteous shall look at their fall.
When the wicked are increased, transgression increases; But the righteous shall look at their fall.
Webster's Bible Translation
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
New English Translation
When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.
When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.
New King James Version
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
New Life Bible
When the sinful are many, sins become many, but those who are right with God will see their fall.
When the sinful are many, sins become many, but those who are right with God will see their fall.
New Revised Standard
When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
When the lawless become great, transgression increaseth, but, the righteous, shall behold, their ruin.
When the lawless become great, transgression increaseth, but, the righteous, shall behold, their ruin.
Douay-Rheims Bible
When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
Revised Standard Version
When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases; but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases; but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
Young's Literal Translation
In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.
In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.
THE MESSAGE
When degenerates take charge, crime runs wild, but the righteous will eventually observe their collapse.
When degenerates take charge, crime runs wild, but the righteous will eventually observe their collapse.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
Contextual Overview
16 When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes, but the godly will live to see their downfall.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the wicked: Proverbs 29:2, *marg.
but: Psalms 37:34, Psalms 37:36, Psalms 58:10, Psalms 91:8, Psalms 92:9, Psalms 92:11, Psalms 112:8, Revelation 15:4, Revelation 18:20
Reciprocal: Proverbs 18:3 - General
Cross-References
Genesis 29:17
There was no sparkle in Leah's eyes, but Rachel had a beautiful figure and a lovely face.
There was no sparkle in Leah's eyes, but Rachel had a beautiful figure and a lovely face.
Genesis 29:25
But when Jacob woke up in the morning—it was Leah! "What have you done to me?" Jacob raged at Laban. "I worked seven years for Rachel! Why have you tricked me?"
But when Jacob woke up in the morning—it was Leah! "What have you done to me?" Jacob raged at Laban. "I worked seven years for Rachel! Why have you tricked me?"
Genesis 29:32
So Leah became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She named him Reuben, for she said, "The Lord has noticed my misery, and now my husband will love me."
So Leah became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She named him Reuben, for she said, "The Lord has noticed my misery, and now my husband will love me."
Genesis 30:19
Then Leah became pregnant again and gave birth to a sixth son for Jacob.
Then Leah became pregnant again and gave birth to a sixth son for Jacob.
Genesis 31:4
So Jacob called Rachel and Leah out to the field where he was watching his flock.
So Jacob called Rachel and Leah out to the field where he was watching his flock.
Genesis 33:2
He put the servant wives and their children at the front, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph last.
He put the servant wives and their children at the front, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph last.
Genesis 35:23
The sons of Leah were Reuben (Jacob's oldest son), Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.
The sons of Leah were Reuben (Jacob's oldest son), Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.
Genesis 46:15
These were the sons of Leah and Jacob who were born in Paddan-aram, in addition to their daughter, Dinah. The number of Jacob's descendants (male and female) through Leah was thirty-three.
These were the sons of Leah and Jacob who were born in Paddan-aram, in addition to their daughter, Dinah. The number of Jacob's descendants (male and female) through Leah was thirty-three.
Genesis 49:31
There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried. There Isaac and his wife, Rebekah, are buried. And there I buried Leah.
There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried. There Isaac and his wife, Rebekah, are buried. And there I buried Leah.
Ruth 4:11
Then the elders and all the people standing in the gate replied, "We are witnesses! May the Lord make this woman who is coming into your home like Rachel and Leah, from whom all the nation of Israel descended! May you prosper in Ephrathah and be famous in Bethlehem.
Then the elders and all the people standing in the gate replied, "We are witnesses! May the Lord make this woman who is coming into your home like Rachel and Leah, from whom all the nation of Israel descended! May you prosper in Ephrathah and be famous in Bethlehem.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
When the wicked are multiplied,.... Or "are in authority" r; as the word is rendered, Proverbs 29:2;
transgression increaseth; among the common people, being encouraged by their wicked rulers, whose examples they follow; or as the wicked themselves increase, in numbers, in age, in power, and riches, their sins increase too;
but the righteous shall see their fall, from their places of authority and power, of honour, riches, and grandeur, into a low and despicable condition, into ruin and destruction; and that with pleasure, because of the glory of God, his wisdom, justice, truth, and faithfulness, displayed therein; see Psalms 58:10.
r ברבות "dominantibus impiis"; some in Mercerus; "quum praesunt impii", Tigurine version.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Proverbs 29:16. When the wicked are multiplied — That, in the multiplication of the wicked transgression is increased, requires no proof; but an important doctrine attaches to this. On this account wicked nations and wicked families are cut off and rooted out. Were it not so righteousness would in process of time be banished from the earth. This will account for many of the numerous instances in which whole families fail.
