Proverbs 29:16

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Proverbs 29:14–18 · Berean Standard Bible

14 A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.

15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

16 When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.

18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Proverbs 29:2

When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

Psalms 37:34

Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will raise you up to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you will see it.

Psalms 37:36

yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found.

Psalms 58:10

The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked.

Psalms 91:8

You will only see it with your eyes and witness the punishment of the wicked.

Psalms 92:9

For surely Your enemies, O LORD, surely Your enemies will perish; all evildoers will be scattered.

Psalms 92:11

My eyes see the downfall of my enemies; my ears hear the wailing of my wicked foes.

Psalms 112:8

His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes.

Revelation 15:4

Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”

Revelation 18:20

Rejoice over her, O heaven, O saints and apostles and prophets, because God has pronounced for you His judgment against her.