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


In Context

13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.

14 If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will always be secure.

15 The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

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

17 Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul.

18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the law.

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 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.