Proverbs 29:16

The Flourishing of the Righteous

15A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother. 16When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

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Berean Standard Bible
When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
American Standard Version (1901)
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
Bible in Basic English
When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.
Douay-Rheims 1899
When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
Free Bible Version
When the wicked are in power, sin increases; but the good will see their downfall.
Geneva Bible 1599
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but ye righteous shall see their fall.
King James (Authorized) Version
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
One Unity Resource Bible
When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the upright will see their downfall.
Translation for Translators
When wicked people rule, there are more crimes committed {people commit more crimes}, but some day those wicked people will ◄be defeated/no longer rule►, and righteous people will see that happen.
Unlocked Literal Bible
When wicked people are in power, transgression increases, but righteous people will see the downfall of those wicked people.
Noah Webster Bible
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
World English Bible
When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
Young's Literal Translation
In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.