Proverbs 29:16

16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.

Proverbs 29:16 in Other Translations

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.

16 When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes, but the godly will live to see their downfall.

16 When degenerates take charge, crime runs wild, but the righteous will eventually observe their collapse.

16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.

16 When wicked people increase, crime increases, but righteous people will witness their downfall.

16 When the wicked increase, rebellion increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.

16 When those who do wrong grow stronger, so does sin. But those who do right will see them destroyed.

Proverbs 29:16 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 29:16

When the wicked are multiplied
Or "are in authority" {r}; as the word is rendered, ( Proverbs 29:2 ) ; transgression increaseth;
among the common people, being encouraged by their wicked rulers, whose examples they follow; or as the wicked themselves increase, in numbers, in age, in power, and riches, their sins increase too; but the righteous shall see their fall,
from their places of authority and power, of honour, riches, and grandeur, into a low and despicable condition, into ruin and destruction; and that with pleasure, because of the glory of God, his wisdom, justice, truth, and faithfulness, displayed therein; see ( Psalms 58:10 ) .

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FOOTNOTES:

F18 (twbrb) "dominantibus impiis"; some in Mercerus; "quum praesunt impii", Tigurine version.

Proverbs 29:16 In-Context

14 If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.

15 A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.

16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.

17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.

18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.

Cross References

• 1. S Psalms 37:35-36; Psalms 58:10; Psalms 91:8; S Psalms 92:11