Proverbs 29:16

When the impious are multiplied, crimes will be multiplied. But the just shall see their ruin.

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In The King James Version

When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

In Context

15The rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will, brings shame to his mother.

17Teach your son, and he will refresh you, and he will give delight to your soul.

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Cross References

Psalms 58:10I will guard my strength toward you, for you are God, my supporter.

Psalms 112:8so that he may place him with the leaders, with the leaders of his people.

Revelation 15:4Who shall not fear you, O Lord, and magnify your name? For you alone are blessed. For all nations shall approach and adore in your sight, because your judgments are manifest.”

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:16

Parental Discipline. 15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. Parents, in educating their children, must consider, 1. The benefit of due correction. They must not only tell their children what is good and evil, but they must chide them, and correct them too, if need be, when they either neglect that which is good or do that which is evil. If a reproof will serve without the rod, it is well, but the rod must never be used without a rational and grave reproof; and… Read the whole commentary →

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