Proverbs 29:16 | |
NASB: When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall. (NASB ©1995) GWT: When wicked people increase, crime increases, but righteous people will witness their downfall. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. ASV: When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall. BBE: When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall. DBY: When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall. JPS: When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall gaze upon their fall. WBS: When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. WEB: When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall. YLT: In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look. | |
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