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Proverbs 29:16

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

KJV

In multiplicatione impiorum multiplicabuntur scelera, et justi ruinas eorum videbunt.

Vulgate

πολλῶν ὄντων ἀσεβῶν πολλαὶ γίνονται ἁμαρτίαι, οἱ δὲ δίκαιοι ἐκείνων πιπτόντων κατάφοβοι γίνονται.

LXX

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

ASV

בִּ/רְב֣וֹת רְ֭שָׁעִים יִרְבֶּה פָּ֑שַׁע וְ֝/צַדִּיקִ֗ים בְּֽ/מַפַּלְתָּ֥/ם יִרְאֽוּ

Hebrew

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In the original Hebrew

6 distinct Hebrew words appear in this verse.

הַרְבֵּ֥ה
hrbh
verb · 233×
י
y
noun · 93×
יַּ֣רְא
yr'
verb · 1312×
ךְ
k
noun · 8×
צַדִּ֑יק
tsdyq
adjective · 199×
רְשָׁעִ֣ים
rsh'ym
adjective · 257×

Historic Christian voices

4 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

Cross-references

  • Prov 18:3 — When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
  • Prov 29:2 — When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
  • Ps 37:34 — Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.
  • Ps 37:36 — Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
  • Ps 58:10 — The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.
  • Ps 91:8 — Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
  • Ps 92:11 — Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me.
  • Ps 112:8 — His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
  • Rev 15:4 — Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.
  • Rev 18:20 — Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.