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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 29) Proverbs 29:16 KJV
"When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall."
Proverbs Chapter 29, Verse 16
Proverbs 29:16 in Context (Verses 13–19 KJV)
13
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.*
14
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
16
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.*
19
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.