Proverbs 29:16

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 poor people fairly, his throne will always be secure.

15 If a child is corrected, he becomes wise. But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

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

17 If you train your children, they will give you peace. They will bring delight to you.

18 Where there is no message from God, the people don't control themselves. But blessed are those who obey the law.