Proverbs 29:16
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall.
Updated King James Version
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: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.
17Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yea, he shall give delight unto your soul.
Cross References
Psalms 37:34Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt you to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, you shall see it.
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, lo, yours enemies, O LORD, for, lo, yours enemies shall perish; all the workers of iniquity shall be scattered.
Psalms 112:8His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
Revelation 15:4Who shall not fear you, O Lord, and glorify your name? for you only are holy: for all nations shall come and worship before you; for your judgments are made 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 →