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


In Context

13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.

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.

16 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.

Proverbs 29:16 in Other Translations

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

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

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

29:16When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall 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.