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When the wicked increase, wrongdoing increases; But the righteous will see their downfall.
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American Standard Version
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
Christian Standard Bible
When the wicked increase, rebellion increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.
English Standard Version
When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
King James Version
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
New International Version
When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
New King James Version
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
New Living Translation
When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes, but the godly will live to see their downfall.
World English Bible
When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.