Parallel Verses
Bible in Basic English
When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.
New American Standard Bible
But the
King James Version
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
Holman Bible
but the righteous will see their downfall.
International Standard Version
As the wicked grow powerful, transgression increases, but the righteous will observe their downfall.
A Conservative Version
When the wicked are increased, transgression increases, but the righteous shall look upon their fall.
American Standard Version
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
Amplified
When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases,
But the righteous will see the downfall of the wicked.
Darby Translation
When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
Julia Smith Translation
In increasing the unjust, transion will increase: and the just all look upon their fall.
King James 2000
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall.
Lexham Expanded Bible
With the increase of the wicked, transgression will increase, but the righteous will look on his downfall.
Modern King James verseion
When the wicked are multiplied, sin increases; but the righteous shall see their fall.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
When the ungodly come up, wickedness increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
NET Bible
When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.
New Heart English Bible
When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
The Emphasized Bible
When the lawless become great, transgression increaseth, but, the righteous, shall behold, their ruin.
Webster
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
World English Bible
When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
Youngs Literal Translation
In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.
Interlinear
Rabah
Rabah
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 29:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Life
15 The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother. 16 When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall. 17 Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.
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Cross References
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 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 112:8
His heart is resting safely, he will have no fear, till he sees trouble come on his haters.
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.