Proverbs 29:2
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New International Version (©1984)
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.

New Living Translation (©2007)
When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.

English Standard Version (©2001)
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
When righteous people increase, the people [of God] rejoice, but when a wicked person rules, everybody groans.

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

American King James Version
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn.

American Standard Version
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

Bible in Basic English
When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.

Douay-Rheims Bible
When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.

Darby Bible Translation
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

English Revised Version
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice: but when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

Webster's Bible Translation
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

World English Bible
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

Young's Literal Translation
In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.

Geneva Study Bible

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

King James Translators' Notes

in...: or, increased

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

2. (Compare Pr 11:10; 28:28).

in authority-(Compare Margin), increased in power.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

29:1 If God wounds, who can heal? The word of God warns all to flee from the wrath to come, to the hope set before us in Jesus Christ. 2. The people have cause to rejoice or mourn, as their rulers are righteous or wicked. 3. Divine wisdom best keeps us from ruinous lusts. 4. The Lord Jesus is the King who will minister true judgment to the people. 5. Flatterers put men off their guard, which betrays them into foolish conduct. 6. Transgressions always end in vexations. Righteous men walk at liberty, and walk in safety. 7. This verse is applicable to compassion for the distress of the poor, and the unfeeling disregard shown by the wicked. 8. The scornful mock at things sacred and serious. Men who promote religion, which is true wisdom, turn away the wrath of God. 9. If a wise man dispute with a conceited wrangler, he will be treated with anger or ridicule; and no good is done. 10. Christ told his disciples that they should be hated of all men. The just, whom the blood-thirsty hate, gladly do any thing for their salvation.


Esther 8:15 Then Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal robes of blue and white, with a large crown of gold and a garment of fine linen and purple; and the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced.
Proverbs 11:10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, And when the wicked perish, there is joyful shouting.
Proverbs 28:12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. (NASB ©1995)

Authority Beareth Evil Glad Grief Groan Increase Increased Mourn Multiplying Power Rejoice Righteous Rule Ruler Rules Ruling Sigh Thrive Upright Wicked

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

the righteous 11:10 28:12,28 Es 8:15 Ps 72:1-7 Isa 32:1,2 Jer 23:5,6 Re 11:15

in authority or when the wicked 3:15 Ec 10:5 Mt 2:3,16

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