Proverbs 29:16

Authorized King James Version (1611)

¶ When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 37:36 : 36 Yet he passed away, and, lo, he [was] not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
  • Ps 58:10 : 10 The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.
  • Ps 91:8 : 8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
  • Ps 92:11 : 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.
  • Ps 37:34 : 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].
  • Ps 112:8 : 8 His heart [is] established, he shall not be afraid, until he see [his desire] upon his enemies.
  • Prov 29:2 : 2 ¶ When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
  • Rev 15:4 : 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.
  • Rev 18:20 : 20 Rejoice over her, [thou] heaven, and [ye] holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.
  • Ps 92:9 : 9 For, lo, thine enemies, O LORD, for, lo, thine enemies shall perish; all the workers of iniquity shall be scattered.

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