Proverbs 29:16
World English Bible (WEB)
When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
In context
14 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
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.
18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.
Proverbs 29:16 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- When the wicked increase, sin 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- When the wicked thrive, rebellion 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.