16When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.


In Context

13 The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.

14 The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.

16 When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.

17 Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.

18 When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed.

Proverbs 29:16 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

29:16When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

29:16When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:16When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

29:16When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall look upon their fall.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:16When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

29:16In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall.