Proverbs 29:16

Webster's Bible (1833)

When the wicked increase, sin increases; But the righteous will see their downfall.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 37:36 : 36 But he passed away, and, behold, he was not. 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 You will only look with your eyes, And see the recompense of the wicked.
  • Ps 92:11 : 11 My eye has also seen my enemies. My ears have heard of the wicked enemies who rise up against me.
  • Ps 37:34 : 34 Wait for Yahweh, and keep his way, And he will 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 will not be afraid in the end when he sees his adversaries.
  • Prov 29:2 : 2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; But when the wicked rule, the people groan.
  • Rev 15:4 : 4 Who wouldn't fear you, Lord, And glorify your name? For you only are holy. For all the nations will come and worship before you. For your righteous acts have been revealed."
  • Rev 18:20 : 20 Rejoice over her, O heaven, you saints, apostles, and prophets; for God has judged your judgment on her."
  • Ps 92:9 : 9 For, behold, your enemies, Yahweh, For, behold, your enemies shall perish. All the evil-doers will be scattered.

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    12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

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    7The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, But the house of the righteous shall stand.

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    19The evil bow down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

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    32The wicked watches the righteous, And seeks to kill him.

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    32The wicked is brought down in his calamity, But in death, the righteous has a refuge.

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    19The righteous see it, and are glad; The innocent ridicule them,

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