Parallel Verses
NET Bible
When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will 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.
Bible in Basic English
When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.
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.
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 A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother. 16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall. 17 Discipline your child, and he will give you rest; he will bring you happiness.
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Cross References
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 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 92:9
Indeed, look at your enemies, O Lord! Indeed, look at how your enemies perish! All the evildoers are scattered!
Psalm 112:8
His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear before he looks in triumph on his enemies.
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!)