Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall. New Living Translation When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes, but the godly will live to see their downfall. English Standard Version When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall. Berean Standard Bible When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall. King James Bible When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. New King James Version When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall. New American Standard Bible When the wicked increase, wrongdoing increases; But the righteous will see their downfall. NASB 1995 When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall. NASB 1977 When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall. Legacy Standard Bible When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall. Amplified Bible When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, But the righteous will see the downfall of the wicked. Christian Standard Bible When the wicked increase, rebellion increases, but the righteous will see their downfall. Holman Christian Standard Bible When the wicked increase, rebellion increases, but the righteous will see their downfall. American Standard Version When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall. Contemporary English Version Crime increases when crooks are in power, but law-abiding citizens will see them fall. English Revised Version When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall look upon their fall. GOD'S WORD® Translation When wicked people increase, crime increases, but righteous people will witness their downfall. Good News Translation When evil people are in power, crime increases. But the righteous will live to see the downfall of such people. International Standard Version As the wicked grow powerful, transgression increases, but the righteous will observe their downfall. Majority Standard Bible When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall. 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. Webster's Bible Translation When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. World English Bible When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIn the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplies, "" And the righteous look on their fall. Young's Literal Translation In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look. Smith's Literal Translation In increasing the unjust, transgressions will increase: and the just all look upon their fall. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhen the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall. Catholic Public Domain Version When the impious are multiplied, crimes will be multiplied. But the just shall see their ruin. New American Bible When the wicked increase, crime increases; but the just will behold their downfall. New Revised Standard Version When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; but the righteous shall rejoice in their fall. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated In the abundance of the evil ones, evil increases, and the righteous will rejoice in their fall. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall gaze upon their fall. Brenton Septuagint Translation When the ungodly abound, sins abound: but when they fall, the righteous are warned. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Stiff-Necked will Be Destroyed…15A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother. 16When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall. 17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.… Cross References Psalm 37:10-11 Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found. / But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity. Psalm 37:35-36 I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree, / yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found. Psalm 92:7 that though the wicked sprout like grass, and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed. Psalm 94:3-4 How long will the wicked, O LORD, how long will the wicked exult? / They pour out arrogant words; all workers of iniquity boast. Psalm 94:23 He will bring upon them their own iniquity and destroy them for their wickedness. The LORD our God will destroy them. Ecclesiastes 8:12-13 Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives long, yet I also know that it will go well with those who fear God, who are reverent in His presence. / Yet because the wicked do not fear God, it will not go well with them, and their days will not lengthen like a shadow. Isaiah 57:20-21 But the wicked are like the storm-tossed sea, for it cannot be still, and its waves churn up mire and muck. / “There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.” Isaiah 3:11 Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done. Jeremiah 12:1-2 Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? / You planted them, and they have taken root. They have grown and produced fruit. You are ever on their lips, but far from their hearts. Malachi 4:1-3 “For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day is coming when I will set them ablaze,” says the LORD of Hosts. “Not a root or branch will be left to them.” / “But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall. / Then you will trample the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day I am preparing,” says the LORD of Hosts. Matthew 13:41-43 The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His kingdom every cause of sin and all who practice lawlessness. / And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. / Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Luke 1:52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. Luke 6:24-25 But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort. / Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will hunger. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep. Luke 12:20-21 But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’ / This is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich toward God.” Treasury of Scripture When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall. the wicked Proverbs 29:2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. but Psalm 37:34,36 Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it… Psalm 58:10 The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked. Psalm 91:8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Jump to Previous Authority Downfall Evil Fall Gaze Increase Increased Increases Increaseth Multiplied Multiplieth Multiplying Power Righteous Sin Thrive Transgression Upright Wicked WrongdoingJump to Next Authority Downfall Evil Fall Gaze Increase Increased Increases Increaseth Multiplied Multiplieth Multiplying Power Righteous Sin Thrive Transgression Upright Wicked WrongdoingProverbs 29 1. observations of public government15. and of private 22. Of anger, pride, thievery, cowardice and corruption When the wicked thrive This phrase suggests a time or situation where those who are morally corrupt or evil are in positions of power or influence. Biblically, this can be seen in various periods of Israel's history, such as during the reigns of kings who led the nation away from God (e.g., Ahab and Jezebel in 1 Kings 16:30-33). The thriving of the wicked often leads to societal decay, as seen in the days of Noah (Genesis 6:5) and Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 18:20-21). Theologically, this reflects the fallen nature of the world, where sin can temporarily prosper. rebellion increases but the righteous will see their downfall Persons / Places / Events 1. The WickedRefers to those who live in opposition to God's laws and principles. In the context of Proverbs, the wicked are often contrasted with the righteous, highlighting their moral and spiritual corruption. 2. The Righteous Those who live according to God's commandments and seek to uphold justice and truth. They are often depicted as being in contrast to the wicked and are promised eventual vindication. 3. Rebellion This term signifies a state of moral and social disorder that arises when wickedness is prevalent. It implies a turning away from God's order and authority. 4. Downfall The eventual collapse or defeat of the wicked, which is witnessed by the righteous. This term underscores the ultimate justice and sovereignty of God. Teaching Points The Temporary Prosperity of the WickedThe apparent success of the wicked is temporary and often leads to increased rebellion and chaos. Believers should not be discouraged by the temporary triumphs of evil. The Certainty of Divine Justice God's justice is certain, and the righteous will witness the downfall of the wicked. This assurance should encourage believers to remain steadfast in their faith and righteousness. The Call to Righteous Living In a world where wickedness may seem to thrive, Christians are called to live righteously, trusting in God's ultimate plan and justice. The Importance of Patience and Trust Believers are encouraged to be patient and trust in God's timing, knowing that He will bring about justice in His perfect time.(16) But the righteous shall see their fall with joy (Psalm 54:7), having long expected it (ibid, Psalm 73:18, sqq.).Verse 16. - When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth. The verb rabah is used in both parts of the sentence, and should have been so translated, When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth. Septuagint, "When the godless are many, sins become many." Where the wicked get the upper hand in a community, their evil example is copied, and a lowering of moral tone and a general laxity in conduct prevail (see on ver. 12: comp. also ver. 2; Proverbs 28:12, 28). But the righteous shall see their fall. Retribution shall overtake them, and God's justice shall be vindicated. This the righteous shall witness, and shall rejoice in the vengeance, when his eye shall see its desire upon his enemies (Psalm 54:7; see also Psalm 37:34; Psalm 73:17, etc.). Septuagint (punctuating differently), "But when they (the godless) fall, the righteous become fearful (κατάφοβοι);" they are awestruck at the sudden and grievous fall of sinners. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When the wickedרְ֭שָׁעִים (rə·šā·‘îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person thrive, בִּרְב֣וֹת (bir·ḇō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great rebellion פָּ֑שַׁע (pā·ša‘) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6588: Transgression increases; יִרְבֶּה־ (yir·beh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great but the righteous וְ֝צַדִּיקִ֗ים (wə·ṣad·dî·qîm) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6662: Just, righteous will see יִרְאֽוּ׃ (yir·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7200: To see their downfall. בְּֽמַפַּלְתָּ֥ם (bə·map·pal·tām) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4658: Fall, decadence, a ruin, a carcase Links Proverbs 29:16 NIVProverbs 29:16 NLT Proverbs 29:16 ESV Proverbs 29:16 NASB Proverbs 29:16 KJV Proverbs 29:16 BibleApps.com Proverbs 29:16 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 29:16 Chinese Bible Proverbs 29:16 French Bible Proverbs 29:16 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 29:16 When the wicked increase sin increases (Prov. 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