American Standard Version
"When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall. "
— Proverbs 29:16, American Standard Version
“When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.”
The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.