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.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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.

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  • Psalms 37:36

    Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.

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  • Psalms 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.

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  • Psalms 58:10

    The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.

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  • Psalms 91:8

    Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.

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  • Proverbs 29:2

    When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

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  • Revelation 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.

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  • Psalms 112:8

    His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.

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