Proverbs 29:16 - Tree of Life Version When the wicked thrive, wrongdoing increases, but the righteous will see their downfall. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
Wait for Adonai and keep His way, and He will exalt you to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you will see it.
But once he passed by, he was no more. Though I looked for him, he could not be found.
Even before your pots can feel a thorn —whether alive or ablaze— He will sweep the wicked away.
But You exalted my horn like that of a wild ox. I am anointed with fresh oil.
The righteous one considers the house of the wicked, throwing the wicked down to their ruin.
When the righteous thrive, people rejoice. When the wicked rule, people groan.
Who shall not fear and glorify Your name, O Lord? For You alone are Holy. All the nations shall come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed!”
Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you kedoshim, emissaries and prophets! For God has judged her condemnation of you!”