Proverbs 29:16 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.”

Proverbs 29:16 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 29:16 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 29:16 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.”

Proverbs 29:16 — World English Bible

Proverbs 29:16 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall. ”

Proverbs 29:16 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 29:16 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.”

Proverbs 29:16 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 29:16 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

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

Proverbs 29:16 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 29:16 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but ye righteous shall see their fall.”

Proverbs 29:16 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 29:16 in Context — Proverbs 29

14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

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What Does Proverbs 29:16 Mean?

Proverbs 29:16 is a verse from the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Proverbs chapter 29. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.

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