Proverbs 29:16
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
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Compare
- 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.
- DARBY
- When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
- BLB
- With the increase of the wicked, transgression increases, and righteous ones will look on their fall.
- ÅB
- Når de ugudelige får makt, får synden makt; men de rettferdige skal se deres fall med glede.
- OTB
- Når de onde formerer seg, øker overtredelsen; men de rettferdige vil være vitne til deres fall.
- B1930
- Når de ugudelige får makt, får synden makt; men de rettferdige skal se deres fall med glede.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Psalms 37:34
Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.
Read in contextPsalms 37:36
Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
Read in contextPsalms 92:11
Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me.
Read in contextPsalms 58:10
The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.
Read in contextPsalms 91:8
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
Read in contextProverbs 29:2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
Read in contextRevelation 15:4
Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.
Read in contextPsalms 112:8
His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
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