Matthew Henry · Verse 16
Let not the righteous have their faith and hope shocked by the increase of sin and sinners, but let them wait with patience.
Proverbs 29:16
When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
World English Bible
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WEBBE
When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
BSB
When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
KJV
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
ASV
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
BBE
When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.
Original Hebrew
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בִּרְבוֹת
bir·vot
when increase
H7235
רְשָׁעִים
re·sha·'im
wicked [people]
H7563
יִרְבֶּה־
yir·beh-
it increases
H7235
פָּשַׁע
pa·sha'
transgression
H6588
וְצַדִּיקִים
ve·tza·di·kim
and righteous [people]
H6662
בְּמַפַּלְתָּם
be·ma·pal·tam
on overthrow their
H4658
יִרְאוּ
yir·'u
they will look
H7200
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