Proverbs 29:16 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 29:16 MSG (The Message)
When degenerates take charge, crime runs wild, but the righteous will eventually observe their collapse.
Proverbs 29:16 KJV (King James Version)
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: But the righteous shall see their fall.
Proverbs 29:16 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
Proverbs 29:16 NCV (New Century Version)
When there are many wicked people, there is much sin, but those who do right will see them destroyed.
Proverbs 29:16 ASV (American Standard Version)
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
Proverbs 29:16 NIVUK (New International Version (Anglicised))
When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
Proverbs 29:16 NKJV (New King James Version)
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
Proverbs 29:16 AMP (Amplified Bible)
When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, But the righteous will see the downfall of the wicked.
Proverbs 29:16 NLT (New Living Translation)
When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes, but the godly will live to see their downfall.
Proverbs 29:16 TPT (The Passion Translation)
When the wicked are in power, lawlessness abounds. But the patient lovers of God will one day watch in triumph as their stronghold topples!
Proverbs 29:16 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.