Proverbs 29:16

New English Translation

When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.

Cross References

Psalm 112:8

His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear before he looks in triumph on his enemies.

Psalm 37:34

Rely on the Lord! Obey his commands! Then he will permit you to possess the land; you will see the demise of evil men.

Psalm 37:36

But then one passes by, and suddenly they have disappeared! I looked for them, but they could not be found.

Psalm 58:10

The godly will rejoice when they see vengeance carried out; they will bathe their feet in the blood of the wicked.

Psalm 91:8

Certainly you will see it with your very own eyes – you will see the wicked paid back.

Psalm 92:11

I gloat in triumph over those who tried to ambush me; I hear the defeated cries of the evil foes who attacked me.

Psalm 92:9

Indeed, look at your enemies, O Lord! Indeed, look at how your enemies perish! All the evildoers are scattered!

Proverbs 21:12

The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked; he overthrows the wicked to their ruin.

Proverbs 29:2

When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.

Revelation 15:4

Who will not fear you, O Lord, and glorify your name, because you alone are holy? All nations will come and worship before you for your righteous acts have been revealed.”

Revelation 18:20

(Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets, for God has pronounced judgment against her on your behalf!)