Proverbs 29:16
Strong's Lexicon
When the wicked
רְ֭שָׁעִים (rə·šā·‘îm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew 7563: 1) wicked, criminal 1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst) 1b) wicked (hostile to God) 1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man)

thrive,
בִּרְב֣וֹת (bir·ḇō·wṯ)
Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's Hebrew 7235: 1) be or become great, be or become many, be or become much, be or become numerous 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become many, become numerous, multiply (of people, animals, things) 1a2) to be or grow great 1b) (Piel) to make large, enlarge, increase, become many 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make much, make many, have many 1c1a) to multiply, increase 1c1b) to make much to do, do much in respect of, transgress greatly 1c1c) to increase greatly or exceedingly 1c2) to make great, enlarge, do much 2) (Qal) to shoot

rebellion
פָּ֑שַׁע (pā·ša‘)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 6588: 1) transgression, rebellion 1a1) transgression (against individuals) 1a2) transgression (nation against nation) 1a3) transgression (against God) 1a3a) in general 1a3b) as recognised by sinner 1a3c) as God deals with it 1a3d) as God forgives 1a4) guilt of transgression 1a5) punishment for transgression 1a6) offering for transgression

increases;
יִרְבֶּה־ (yir·beh-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 7235: 1) be or become great, be or become many, be or become much, be or become numerous 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become many, become numerous, multiply (of people, animals, things) 1a2) to be or grow great 1b) (Piel) to make large, enlarge, increase, become many 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make much, make many, have many 1c1a) to multiply, increase 1c1b) to make much to do, do much in respect of, transgress greatly 1c1c) to increase greatly or exceedingly 1c2) to make great, enlarge, do much 2) (Qal) to shoot

but the righteous
וְ֝צַדִּיקִ֗ים (wə·ṣad·dî·qîm)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew 6662: 1) just, lawful, righteous 1a) just, righteous (in government) 1b) just, right (in one's cause) 1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character) 1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God) 1e) right, correct, lawful

will see
יִרְאֽוּ׃ (yir·’ū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew 7200: 1) to see, look at, inspect, perceive, consider 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to see 1a2) to see, perceive 1a3) to see, have vision 1a4) to look at, see, regard, look after, see after, learn about, observe, watch, look upon, look out, find out 1a5) to see, observe, consider, look at, give attention to, discern, distinguish 1a6) to look at, gaze at 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to appear, present oneself 1b2) to be seen 1b3) to be visible 1c) (Pual) to be seen 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to see, show 1d2) to cause to look intently at, behold, cause to gaze at 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be caused to see, be shown 1e2) to be exhibited to 1f) (Hithpael) to look at each other, face

their downfall.
בְּֽמַפַּלְתָּ֥ם (bə·map·pal·tām)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew 4658: 1) carcass, ruin, overthrow 1a) carcass 1b) ruin, overthrow

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

Young's Literal Translation
In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When the wicked increase, rebellion increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.

New American Standard Bible
When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.

King James Bible
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.

New Living Translation
When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes, but the godly will live to see their downfall.

English Standard Version
When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.

New American Standard Bible
When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When the wicked increase, rebellion increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.

International Standard Version
As the wicked grow powerful, transgression increases, but the righteous will observe their downfall.

NET Bible
When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.

American Standard Version
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.

English Revised Version
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall look upon their fall.

Young's Literal Translation
In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.
















Cross References
Psalm 37:34
Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.

Psalm 37:36
Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.

Psalm 58:10
The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.

Psalm 91:8
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.

Psalm 92:11
Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me.

Proverbs 21:12
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

Proverbs 1:1
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;

Proverbs 29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

Proverbs 29:14
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

Proverbs 29:13
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.

Proverbs 29:17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
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