Proverbs 29:16

New International Reader's Version

When those who do wrong grow stronger, so does sin. But those who do right will see them destroyed.

Cross References

Psalm 112:8

Their hearts are secure. They aren’t afraid. In the end they will see their enemies destroyed.

Psalm 37:34

Put your hope in the Lord. Live as he wants you to. He will honor you by giving you the land. When sinners are destroyed, you will see it.

Psalm 37:36

But he soon passed away and was gone. Even though I looked for him, I couldn’t find him.

Psalm 58:10

Godly people will be glad when those who have hurt them are paid back. They will dip their feet in the blood of those who do evil.

Psalm 91:8

You will see with your own eyes how God punishes sinful people.

Psalm 92:11

I’ve seen my evil enemies destroyed. I’ve heard that they have lost the battle.

Psalm 92:9

Lord, your enemies will certainly die. All those who do evil will be scattered.

Proverbs 21:12

The Blameless One knows where sinners live. And he destroys them.

Proverbs 29:2

When those who do right grow stronger, the people are glad. But when those who do wrong become rulers, the people groan.

Revelation 15:4

Lord, who will not have respect for you? Who will not bring glory to your name? You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship you. They see that the things you do are right.”

Revelation 18:20

“You heavens, be glad for this! You people of God, be glad! You apostles and prophets, be glad! God has judged her with the judgment she gave to you.”