Verse Comparison: Proverbs 29:16
American Standard Version
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
Amplified® Bible
When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall see the fall of the wicked.
Contemporary English Version
Crime increases when crooks are in power, but law-abiding citizens will see them fall.
Darby English Version
When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
Good News Bible
When evil people are in power, crime increases. But the righteous will live to see the downfall of such people.
King James Version
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
New American Standard Bible
When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
New International Version
When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
but the righteous will see their downfall.
New King James Version
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;
But the righteous will see their fall.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
Revised Standard Version
When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases; but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
Young's Literal Translation
In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.
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