Proverbs 29:16
When the wicked increase, sin increases;but the righteous will see their downfall.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
In Context
15The rod of correction gives wisdom,but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
17Correct your son, and he will give you peace;yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
Cross References
Psalms 37:34Wait for the Lord, and keep his way,and he will exalt you to inherit the land.When the wicked are cut off, you shall see it.RESH
Psalms 58:10The righteous shall rejoice when he sees the vengeance.He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked;
Psalms 92:9For, behold, your enemies, Lord,for, behold, your enemies shall perish.All the evildoers will be scattered.
Psalms 112:8His heart is established,he will not be afraidAYINuntil he gaze upon his adversaries.PEY
Revelation 15:4Who would not 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."
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 →