Parallel Verses
World English Bible
When the wicked increase, sin 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.
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.
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 of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother. 16 When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall. 17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
Names
Cross References
Psalm 37:36
But he passed away, and behold, he was not. Yes, I sought him, but he could not be found.
Psalm 58:10
The righteous shall rejoice when he sees the vengeance. He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked;
Psalm 91:8
You will only look with your eyes, and see the recompense of the wicked.
Psalm 92:11
My eye has also seen my enemies. My ears have heard of the wicked enemies who rise up against me.
Psalm 37:34
Wait for Yahweh, and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you shall see it.
Psalm 92:9
For, behold, your enemies, Yahweh, for, behold, your enemies shall perish. All the evildoers will be scattered.
Psalm 112:8
His heart is established. He will not be afraid in the end when he sees his adversaries.
Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Revelation 15:4
Who wouldn't fear you, Lord, and glorify your name? For you only are holy. For all the nations will come and worship before you. For your righteous acts have been revealed."
Revelation 18:20
"Rejoice over her, O heaven, you saints, apostles, and prophets; for God has judged your judgment on her."