Proverbs 29:2
“When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourne.”
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Proverbs 29:2 Context
1He that being often reproued, hardeneth his necke, shal suddenly be destroied, and that without remedy. 2When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourne. 3Whoso loueth wisedome, reioyceth his father: but hee that keepeth company with harlots, spendeth his substance. 4The king by iudgement stablisheth the land: but he that receiueth gifts, ouerthroweth it.
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When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
- King James Version
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
- American Standard Version (1901)
When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.
- Basic English Bible
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
- Darby Bible
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
- Webster's Bible
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
- World English Bible
In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.
- Youngs Literal Bible
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible