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

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

But the righteous shall see their fall with joy (Psalms 54:7), having long expected it (Psalms 73:18 and f…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

When the wicked are multiplied
Or "are in authority" {r}; as the word is rendered, (Proverbs 29:2) ;

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The righteous should not have their faith and hope shocked by the increase of sin and sinners, but they should wait with patience.

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