Proverbs 29:16
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
In context
14 A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.
15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
16 When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
Proverbs 29:16 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
- KJV King James Version
- When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
- WEB World English Bible
- When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
- ASV American Standard Version
- When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.
- DBY Darby Translation
- When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
- WBS Webster Bible
- When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.