Proverbs 29:16
What does Proverbs 29:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 29:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
KJV
King James Version · 1611When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 37:34
Wait for Jehovah, and keep his way, And he will exalt thee to inherit the land: When the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.
- Psalms 92:11
Mine eye also hath seen my desireon mine enemies, Mine ears have heard my desire of the evil-doers that rise up against me.
- Psalms 37:36
But one passed by, and, lo, he was not: Yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
- Revelation 18:20
Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye saints, and ye apostles, and ye prophets; for God hath judged your judgment on her.
- Psalms 91:8
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold, And see the reward of the wicked.
- Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
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