Proverbs 29:16

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 37:36 : 36 But then one passes by, and suddenly they have disappeared! I looked for them, but they could not be found.
  • Ps 58:10 : 10 The godly will rejoice when they see vengeance carried out; they will bathe their feet in the blood of the wicked.
  • Ps 91:8 : 8 Certainly you will see it with your very own eyes– you will see the wicked paid back.
  • Ps 92:11 : 11 I gloat in triumph over those who tried to ambush me; I hear the defeated cries of the evil foes who attacked me.
  • Ps 37:34 : 34 Rely on the LORD! Obey his commands! Then he will permit you to possess the land; you will see the demise of evil men.
  • Ps 112:8 : 8 His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear before he looks in triumph on his enemies.
  • Prov 29:2 : 2 When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
  • Rev 15:4 : 4 Who will not fear you, O Lord, and glorify your name, because 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 and apostles and prophets, for God has pronounced judgment against her on your behalf!)
  • Ps 92:9 : 9 Indeed, look at your enemies, O LORD! Indeed, look at how your enemies perish! All the evildoers are scattered!

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    31If the righteous are recompensed on earth, how much more the wicked sinner!

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