Proverbs 29:16

16 With the increase of the wicked, transgression will increase, but the righteous will look on his downfall.

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 A king who judges with truthfulness [to] the poor, his throne will be established forever.

15 As for a rod and reproof, they will give wisdom, but a neglected child is disgraced [by] his mother.

16 With the increase of the wicked, transgression will increase, but the righteous will look on his downfall.

17 Discipline your children, and they will give you rest, and they will give delight to your soul.

18 When there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint, but as for he who guards instruction, happiness [is] his.