Proverbs 29:16

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When the wicked increase, transgression abounds, but the righteous will see their downfall.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 37:36 : 36 Yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched for him, he could not be found.
  • Ps 58:10 : 10 Before your pots can feel the heat of the thorns—whether green or burning—he will sweep them away.
  • Ps 91:8 : 8 You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked.
  • Ps 92:11 : 11 But You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; I have been anointed with fresh oil.
  • Ps 37:34 : 34 Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will exalt you to inherit the land. When the wicked are destroyed, you will see it.
  • Ps 112:8 : 8 His heart is secure, he will not fear, until he looks in triumph on his adversaries.
  • Prov 29:2 : 2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when a wicked ruler governs, the people groan.
  • Rev 15:4 : 4 "Who will not fear you, Lord, and glorify your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts have been revealed."
  • Rev 18:20 : 20 Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints, apostles, and prophets, because God has pronounced your judgment against her!
  • Ps 92:9 : 9 But You, O LORD, are exalted forever.

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