Proverbs 29:2
World English Bible (WEB)
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
In context
1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
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Proverbs 29:2 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
- KJV King James Version
- When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
- 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.