Proverbs 29:16 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. ”

Proverbs 29:16 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 29:2 . cf. Proverbs 11:10 f., Proverbs 28:12-28 . Proverbs 29:4 . he that exacteth gifts: lit. a man of presents. Proverbs 29:9 b. Who is the subject? If it is the wise man,...
Proverbs 29:16 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

the wicked . wicked ones. multiplied . increased in authority or position. Not necessarily in number. Compare Proverbs 29:2 , and see note on Proverbs 4:10 . transgression. Hebrew. pasha'....
Proverbs 29:16 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. When the wicked are multiplied - That, in the multiplication of the wicked transgression is increased...
Proverbs 29:16 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth. The more there are of the wicked, t...
Proverbs 29:16 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Kings and Fathers 3. Cp. the prodigal son ( Luke 15 ).
Proverbs 29:16 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

But the righteous shall see their fall with joy ( Psalms 54:7 ), having long expected it ( ibid, Psalms 73:18 , sqq. ) .
Proverbs 29:16 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER 30 THE NEED OF REVELATION "Where no vision is, a people casts off restraint, but he that keepeth the law is happy."- Proverbs 29:18 THE form of the proverb shows that we are not to tre...
Proverbs 29:16 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Verse Proverbs 29:2 . The sentiment of this proverb often recurs. On the surface it hardly appears to be true. To observe long issues is to be convinced of the absolute accuracy of the sentiment. V...
Proverbs 29:16 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established forever. The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. When the wicked are mult...
Proverbs 29:16 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

When the wicked are multiplied ,.... Or "are in authority" r; as the word is rendered, Proverbs 29:2 ; transgression increaseth ; among the common people, being encouraged by their wicked rulers,...
Proverbs 29:16 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. Ver. 16. When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth. ] As saith the proverb of the a...
Proverbs 29:16 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

When the wicked are multiplied Or rather, are advanced , or in authority , as the word ברבות, is understood, Proverbs 29:2 ; transgression increaseth Sin and sinners abound, and grow impudent...
Proverbs 29:16 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

This FIFTH SECTION now has similarities to the fourth, but carries us further, for if the fourth stresses mainly the testing of ways and walk. This dwells more upon results, that is the recompenses o...
Proverbs 29:16 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. Note, 1. The more sinners there are the more sin there is: When the wicked, bei...
Proverbs 29:16 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Are multiplied; or rather, are advanced, because this is opposed to their falling in the next clause; and so this Hebrew word is taken above, Proverbs 29:2 . Transgression increaseth; sin an...
Proverbs 29:16 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 29:16 VICTORY NOT WITH THE MAJORITY I. There is no necessary connection between numbers and righteousness . Weeds grow faster than wheat, and are much more abundant...
Proverbs 29:16 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 29:1 . He that being often reproved, hardeneth his neck. The Greeks have a similar proverb. Οι πολλα πταιοντες και μη κολαζομενοι φοβεισθαι και δεδοικεναι οφειλουοιν. Αυξεται γαρ αυτοις τ...
Proverbs 29:16 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION This chapter reinforces many precept given previously. Proverbs 29:1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck; literally, a man of reproofs— one who has had a long e...
Proverbs 29:16 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Source of Evil Shown
Proverbs 29:16 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Proverbs 29:2 ; Psalms 112:8 ; Psalms 37:34 ; Psalms 37:36 ; Psalms 58:10 ; Psalms 91:8 ; Psalms 92:11 ; Psalms 92:9 ; Revelation 15:4 ; Revelation 18:20
Proverbs 29:16 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Way of the Righteous Proverbs 29:1-27 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. The time when God shall say "it is enough." Our verse, as a whole, reads thus: "He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck,...

Proverbs 29:16 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 29:16 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Proverbs 29:16 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Proverbs 29:16 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 29:16 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 29:16 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Proverbs 29:16 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Proverbs 29:16 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 29:16 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Proverbs 29:16 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Proverbs 29:16 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Proverbs 29:16 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 29:16 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 29:16 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Proverbs 29:16 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 29:16 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Proverbs 29:16 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 29:16 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Proverbs 29:16 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Proverbs 29:16 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Proverbs 29:16 - Wells of Living Water Commentary