Proverbs 29:16

Bible in Basic English 1965

When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.

Cross References

Psalm 112:8

His heart is resting safely, he will have no fear, till he sees trouble come on his haters.

Psalm 37:34

Be waiting for the Lord, and keep his way; and you will be lifted up, and have the land for your heritage: when the evil-doers are cut off, you will see it.

Psalm 37:36

But he came to an end, and there was no sign of him; I made a search for him and he was not there.

Psalm 58:10

The upright man will be glad when he sees their punishment; his feet will be washed in the blood of the evil-doer.

Psalm 91:8

Only with your eyes will you see the reward of the evil-doers.

Psalm 92:11

My eyes have seen trouble come on my haters; my ears have news of the fate of the evil-doers who have come up against me.

Psalm 92:9

For see! your haters, O Lord, will be put to death; all the workers of evil will be put to flight;

Proverbs 21:12

The Upright One, looking on the house of the evil-doer, lets sinners be overturned to their destruction.

Proverbs 29:2

When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.

Revelation 15:4

What man is there who will not have fear before you, O Lord, and give glory to your name? because you only are holy; for all the nations will come and give worship before you; for your righteousness has been made clear.

Revelation 18:20

Be glad over her, heaven, and you saints, and Apostles, and prophets; because she has been judged by God on your account.