Proverbs 29:16

Proverbs 29:16 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
• New International Version (NIV)When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
• English Standard Version (ESV)When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
• New King James Version (NKJV)When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.

Context of Proverbs 29:16

14A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. 15The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame. When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall. 17Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul. 18Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.

Proverbs 29:16 word by word

בִּרְב֣וֹת רְ֭שָׁעִים יִרְבֶּה־פָּ֑שַׁע וְ֝צַדִּיקִ֗ים בְּֽמַפַּלְתָּ֥ם יִרְאֽוּ׃Read the interlinear

• wickedרָשָׁעrâshâ‛ · wickedH7563
• increaseרָבָהrâbâh · to multiplyH7235
• transgressionפֶּ֫שַׁעpesha‛ · transgressionH6588
• righteousצַדִּיקtsaddîyq · righteousH6662
• seeרָאָהrâ'âh · to see: seeH7200

Cross-references for Proverbs 29:16

• Proverbs 29:2When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
• Psalms 37:34Wait for Jehovah, and keep his way, and he will exalt thee to possess the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see [it].
• Psalms 58:10The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance; he shall wash his footsteps in the blood of the wicked:
• Psalms 91:8Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold, and see the reward of the wicked.
• Psalms 92:9For lo, thine enemies, O Jehovah, for lo, thine enemies shall perish; all the workers of iniquity shall be scattered.
• Psalms 112:8His heart is maintained, he is not afraid, until he see [his desire] upon his oppressors.
• Revelation 15:4Who shall not fear [thee], O Lord, and glorify thy name? for [thou] only [art] holy; for all nations shall come and do homage before thee; for thy righteousnesses have been made manifest.
• Revelation 18:20Rejoice over her, heaven, and [ye] saints and apostles and prophets; for God has judged your judgment upon her.

Commentaries on Proverbs 29:16

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 16When the wicked are multiplied - That, in the multiplication of the wicked transgression is increased, requires no proof; but an important doctrine attaches to this. On this account wicked nations and wicked families are cut off and rooted out. Were it not so righteousness would in process of time be banished from the earth. This will account for many of the numerous instances in which whole families fail.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 16Verse 16 Let not the righteous have their faith and hope shocked by the increase of sin and sinners, but let them wait with patience.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1616. (Compare Pr 29:2, 12; Psa 12:1-8). shall see ... fall--and triumph in it (Psa 37:34-38; 58:10, 11).Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 29:16

• Company
• Death
• Wicked (People)

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Commentaries on Proverbs 29

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings