Proverbs 29:16
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29:16When the wicked increase,51 transgression increases,
but the righteous will see52 their downfall.
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- 51 The verb רָבָה (ravah), which is repeated twice in this line, means “to increase.” The first occurrence here is usually taken to mean that when the wicked increase they hold the power (cf. , “are in authority”; , “are in power”). The text does not explain the details, only that when the wicked increase sin will increase in the land.
- 52 The Hebrew verb translated “see” in this context indicates a triumph: The righteous will gaze with satisfaction, or they will look on the downfall of the wicked triumphantly (e.g., Pss 37:4 and 112:8). The verse is teaching that no matter how widespread evil may be, the righteous will someday see its destruction.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
When the wicked increase, transgression increases,
but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
but the righteous will see their downfall.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
When the wicked increase, rebellion increases,
but the righteous will see their downfall.
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NLTNew Living Translation
When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes,
but the godly will live to see their downfall.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
With the increase of the wicked, transgression will increase,
but the righteous will look on his downfall.
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KJV 1900King James Version
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth:
But the righteous shall see their fall.
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