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Proverbs 29:16
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When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
Proverbs 29:16 in Other Translations
KJV
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When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
ESV
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When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
NLT
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When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes, but the godly will live to see their downfall.
MSG
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When degenerates take charge, crime runs wild, but the righteous will eventually observe their collapse.
CSB
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When the wicked increase, rebellion increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.
Proverbs 29:16 Meaning and Commentary
Proverbs 29:16
FOOTNOTES:
F18 (twbrb) "dominantibus impiis"; some in Mercerus; "quum praesunt impii", Tigurine version.
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 ) .
F18 (twbrb) "dominantibus impiis"; some in Mercerus; "quum praesunt impii", Tigurine version.
Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
Proverbs 29:16 In-Context
14
If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.
15
A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.
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When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
17
Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.
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Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.
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Psalms 37:35-36 ;Psalms 58:10 ;Psalms 91:8 ; SPsalms 92:11
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