Proverbs 29:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Crime increases when crooks are in power, but law-abiding citizens will see them fall.

Cross References

Psalm 112:8

They are dependable and not afraid, and they will live to see their enemies defeated.

Psalm 37:34

Trust the LORD and follow him. He will give you the land, and you will see the wicked destroyed.

Psalm 37:36

Suddenly they disappeared! I looked, but they were gone and no longer there.

Psalm 58:10

Good people will be glad when they see the wicked getting what they deserve, and they will wash their feet in their enemies' blood.

Psalm 91:8

And with your own eyes you will see the punishment of the wicked.

Psalm 92:11

My eyes have seen, and my ears have heard the doom and destruction of my terrible enemies.

Psalm 92:9

and your hateful enemies will be scattered and then destroyed.

Proverbs 21:12

God is always fair! He knows what the wicked do and will punish them.

Proverbs 29:2

When justice rules a nation, everyone is glad; when injustice rules, everyone groans.

Revelation 15:4

Lord, who doesn't honour and praise your name? You alone are holy, and all nations will come and worship you, because you have shown that you judge with fairness.”

Revelation 18:20

The heavens should be happy with God's people and apostles and prophets. God has punished her for them.”