16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin,

but the righteous will see their downfall.

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth:

But the righteous shall see their fall.

16 When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes,

but the godly will live to see their downfall.

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;

But the righteous will see their fall.

16 When there are many wicked people, there is much sin,

but those who do right will see them destroyed.

16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth;

But the righteous shall look upon their fall.

16 When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.

16 When wicked people increase, crime increases, 

but righteous people will witness their downfall. 

16 When the wicked increase, rebellion increases,

but the righteous will see their downfall.

16 When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases,

but the righteous will look upon their downfall.

16 With the increase of the wicked, transgression will increase,

but the righteous will look on his downfall.

16 When those who do wrong grow stronger, so does sin.

But those who do right will see them destroyed.

16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases;

But the righteous will see their fall.