Proverbes 29:16

16 Quand les méchants se multiplient, le péché s'accroît; Mais les justes contempleront leur chute.

Proverbes 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.

Proverbes 29:16 In-Context

14 Un roi qui juge fidèlement les pauvres Aura son trône affermi pour toujours.

15 La verge et la correction donnent la sagesse, Mais l'enfant livré à lui-même fait honte à sa mère.

16 Quand les méchants se multiplient, le péché s'accroît; Mais les justes contempleront leur chute.

17 Châtie ton fils, et il te donnera du repos, Et il procurera des délices à ton âme.

18 Quand il n'y a pas de révélation, le peuple est sans frein; Heureux s'il observe la loi!