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


In Context

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

14 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

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

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

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