Proverbs 29:16 · KJV
“When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.”
— Proverbs 29:16
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left {to himself} bringeth his mother to shame.
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Proverbs 29 — Context
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left {to himself} bringeth his mother to shame.
16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18Where {there is} no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy {is} he. {perish: or, is made naked}
Cross References
Psalms 58:10
The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.
Psalms 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}.
Psalms 37:36
Yet he passed away, and, lo, he {was} not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
Psalms 91:8
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
Psalms 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.
Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. {in...: or, increased}
Revelation 18:20
Rejoice over her, {thou} heaven, and {ye} holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.
Revelation 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.