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Proverbs 29:16

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16When the wicked 1increase, transgression increases;

But the arighteous will see their fall.

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Footnotes

  1. 1Or become great

Cross references

  1. aPs 37:34, 36; 58:10; 91:8; 92:11; Prov 21:12

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

When the wicked increase, transgression increases,

but the righteous will look upon their downfall.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

When the wicked thrive, so does sin,

but the righteous will see their downfall.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

When the wicked increase, rebellion increases,

but the righteous will see their downfall.

NLTNew Living Translation

When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes,

but the godly will live to see their downfall.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

With the increase of the wicked, transgression will increase,

but the righteous will look on his downfall.

KJV 1900King James Version

When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth:

But the righteous shall see their fall.