Proverbs Chapter 29 verse 16 Holy Bible
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
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When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.
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When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
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When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
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When the wicked increase, sin increases; But the righteous will see their downfall.
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In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.
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Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerse 16. - When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth. The verb rabah is used in both parts of the sentence, and should have been so translated, When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth. Septuagint, "When the godless are many, sins become many." Where the wicked get the upper hand in a community, their evil example is copied, and a lowering of moral tone and a general laxity in conduct prevail (see on ver. 12: comp. also ver. 2; Proverbs 28:12, 28). But the righteous shall see their fall. Retribution shall overtake them, and God's justice shall be vindicated. This the righteous shall witness, and shall rejoice in the vengeance, when his eye shall see its desire upon his enemies (Psalm 54:7; see also Psalm 37:34; Psalm 73:17, etc.). Septuagint (punctuating differently), "But when they (the godless) fall, the righteous become fearful (κατάφοβοι);" they are awestruck at the sudden and grievous fall of sinners.
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(16) But the righteous shall see their fall with joy (Psalm 54:7), having long expected it (ibid, Psalm 73:18, sqq.).
