Proverbs 29:16

KJV1611 – Modern English

When the wicked multiply, transgression increases; but the righteous shall see their fall.

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  • Ps 37:36 : 36 Yet he passed away, and indeed, he was no more; yes, I sought him, but he could not be found.
  • Ps 58:10 : 10 The righteous shall rejoice when he sees the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.
  • Ps 91:8 : 8 Only with your eyes shall you behold and see the reward of the wicked.
  • Ps 92:11 : 11 My eye also shall see my desire on my enemies, and my ears shall hear my desire of the wicked who rise up against me.
  • Ps 37:34 : 34 Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are cut off, you shall see it.
  • Ps 112:8 : 8 His heart is established; he shall not be afraid until he sees his desire upon his enemies.
  • Prov 29:2 : 2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.
  • Rev 15:4 : 4 Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. For all nations shall come and worship before You, for Your judgments have been revealed.
  • Rev 18:20 : 20 Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you holy apostles and prophets; for God has avenged you on her.
  • Ps 92:9 : 9 For behold, your enemies, O LORD, for behold, your enemies shall perish; all the workers of iniquity shall be scattered.

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