Proverbes 29:16

16 Quand les méchants sont les plus nombreux, les crimes se multiplient; mais les justes verront leur ruine.

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 Le trône du roi qui rend justice aux pauvres selon la vérité, sera affermi à perpétuité.

15 La verge et la répréhension donnent la sagesse; mais l'enfant livré à lui-même fait honte à sa mère.

16 Quand les méchants sont les plus nombreux, les crimes se multiplient; mais les justes verront leur ruine.

17 Corrige ton enfant, et il te donnera du repos, et il fera la joie de ton âme.

18 Lorsqu'il n'y a point de vision, le peuple est sans frein; mais heureux est celui qui garde la loi!