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Proverbs 29:16 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Proverbs 29:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 29 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.”
Proverbs 29:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 29:16
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth (בִּרְבוֹת רְשָׁעִים יִרְבֶּה־פָּשַׁע)—as the wicked (resha'im) increase in number or influence, rebellion (pesha) multiplies. Sin is social and exponential—wickedness emboldens wickedness. When moral restraint is removed, transgression metastasizes.But the righteous shall see their fall (וְצַדִּיקִים בְּמַפַּלְתָּם יִרְאוּ)—yet the righteous (tzadiqim) will witness their downfall (bemapaltam, their ruin/collapse). This isn't vengeful gloating but vindication of God's moral order. Psalm 37:34-38 similarly promises the righteous will see ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 29:16
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“The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.”
“and see the recompense of the wicked.”
“Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies”
“and keep his way”
“and behold”
“the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule”
“His heart is established”
“Lord”
“Rejoice over her”
“behold”