Proverbs 29:16 - Revised Standard Version

¹⁶ When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases; but the righteous will look upon their downfall.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁶ When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall see the fall of the wicked.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

¹⁶ When the wicked become numerous, so do crimes; the righteous will see their downfall.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁶ When the impious are multiplied, crimes will be multiplied. But the just shall see their ruin.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

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

Proverbs 29:16 Cross References

Psalm 112:8

His heart is steady, he will not be afraid, until he sees his desire on his adversaries.

Psalm 37:34

Wait for the Lord, and keep to his way, and he will exalt you to possess the land; you will look on the destruction of the wicked.

Psalm 37:36

Again I passed by, and lo, he was no more; though I sought him, he could not be found.

Psalm 58:10

The righteous will rejoice when he sees the vengeance; he will bathe his feet in the blood of the wicked.

Psalm 91:8

You will only look with your eyes and see the recompense of the wicked.

Psalm 92:11

My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies, my ears have heard the doom of my evil assailants.

Psalm 92:9

For lo, thy enemies, O Lord, for lo, thy enemies shall perish; all evildoers shall be scattered.

Proverbs 21:12

The righteous observes the house of the wicked; the wicked are cast down to ruin.

Proverbs 29:2

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

Revelation 15:4

Who shall not fear and glorify thy name, O Lord? For thou alone art holy. All nations shall come and worship thee, for thy judgments have been revealed.”

Revelation 18:20

Rejoice over her, O heaven, O saints and apostles and prophets, for God has given judgment for you against her!”