Proverbs 29:2

King James Version (KJV)

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

In context

1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

KJV King James Version: When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
WEB World English Bible: When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
ASV American Standard Version: When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.
DBY Darby Translation: When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
WBS Webster Bible: When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.