Proverbs 29:16 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.
English ASV
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
English Amplified
When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall see the fall of the wicked.
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall see the fall of the wicked.
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
When the wicked increase, rebellion increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
English EASY 2024
When wicked people receive more power, there is also more sin. But those wicked people will fall while righteous people watch.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
If the wicked are ruling the nation, sin will be everywhere, but those who live right will win in the end.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
When evil people are in power, crime increases. But the righteous will live to see the downfall of such people.
English God's Word - GW 1995
When wicked people increase, crime increases, but righteous people will witness their downfall.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
When the wicked increase, rebellion increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.
English KJV 1611
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
English LSB
When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
When the wicked prevail, crime increases; but their downfall the just will behold.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
When those who do wrong grow stronger, so does sin. But those who do right will see them destroyed.
English NIV
When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
English NKJ 1982
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
English NLT
When the wicked are in authority, sin increases. But the godly will live to see the tyrant's downfall.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
When the wicked are in power, lawlessness abounds. But the patient lovers of God will one day watch in triumph as their stronghold topples!
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases; but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
When rulers are wicked, their people are too; but good men will live to see the tyrant's downfall.
English Tyndale 1537
When the ungodly come up, wickedness increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.