Proverbs 29:16
When wicked people are in power, transgression increases, 1 but righteous people will see the downfall of those wicked people. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
In Context
15The rod and reproof give wisdom, 1 but a child freed from discipline puts his mother to shame. 1
17Discipline your son and he will give you rest; 1 he will bring delights into your life. 1
Cross References
Psalms 37:34Wait for Yahweh and keep his way, 1 and he will raise you up to possess the land. 1 You will see when the wicked are cut off. 1
Psalms 58:10The righteous will rejoice when he sees God's vengeance; 1 he will wash his feet in the blood of the wicked, 1
Psalms 92:9Indeed, look at your enemies, Yahweh! 1 Indeed, look at your enemies. They will perish! 1 All those who do evil will be scattered. 1
Psalms 112:8His heart is tranquil, without fear, 1 until he looks in triumph over his adversaries. 1
Revelation 15:4Who will not fear you, Lord, 2 and glorify your name? 1 For you alone are holy. 2 All nations will come 2 and worship before you 1 because your righteous deeds have been revealed.”
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 →