Their hearts are steady; they will not be afraid; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.
Proverbs 29:16 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: But the righteous shall see their fall. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall see the fall of the wicked. American Standard Version (1901) When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall. Common English Bible When the wicked become numerous, so do crimes; the righteous will see their downfall. Catholic Public Domain Version When the impious are multiplied, crimes will be multiplied. But the just shall see their ruin. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall. |
Their hearts are steady; they will not be afraid; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.
Wait for the Lord and keep to his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land; you will look on the destruction of the wicked.
Again I passed by, and they were no more; though I sought them, they could not be found.
The righteous will rejoice when they see vengeance done; they will bathe their feet in the blood of the wicked.
My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies; my ears have heard the doom of my evil assailants.
For your enemies, O Lord, for your enemies shall perish; all evildoers shall be scattered.
The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked; he casts the wicked down to ruin.
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Lord, who will not fear and glorify your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your judgments have been revealed.”
Rejoice over her, O heaven, you saints and apostles and prophets! For God has condemned her condemnation of you.