Mishle 29:16

16 When the resha’im are multiplied, peysha (transgression) increaseth, but the tzaddikim shall see their downfall.

Mishle 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.

Mishle 29:16 In-Context

14 If Melech shofet be’emes (judges in truth) the dalim, his kisse shall be established forever.

15 The shevet (rod) and tokhakhat (reproof) give chochmah, but a na’ar (child) left to himself bringeth immo to shame.

16 When the resha’im are multiplied, peysha (transgression) increaseth, but the tzaddikim shall see their downfall.

17 Correct binecha, and he shall give thee rest; indeed, he shall give delight unto thy nefesh.

18 Where there is no chazon (prophetic vision), the people cast off restaint [i.e., perish ungovernable], but he that is shomer over the torah, happy is he.