Proverbs 29:2 “When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked r…”

Proverbs 29:2

When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked 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.

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Cross references

“the righteous”

Proverbs 28:12 Proverbs 11:10 Proverbs 28:28 Esther 8:15 Revelation 11:15 Psalm 72:1–7

Proverbs 28:12 · BSB

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

Proverbs 11:10 · BSB

When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

Proverbs 28:28 · BSB

When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.

Esther 8:15 · BSB

Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal garments of blue and white, with a large gold crown and a purple robe of fine linen. And the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced.

Revelation 11:15 · BSB

Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”

Psalm 72:1–7 · BSB

Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness.

“when the wicked”

Ecclesiastes 10:5 Esther 3:15 Matthew 2:16 Matthew 2:3

Ecclesiastes 10:5 · BSB

There is an evil I have seen under the sun— an error that proceeds from the ruler:

Esther 3:15 · BSB

The couriers left, spurred on by the king’s command, and the edict was issued in the citadel of Susa. Then the king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Susa was in confusion.

Matthew 2:16 · BSB

When Herod saw that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was filled with rage. Sending orders, he put to death all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, according to the time he had le…

Matthew 2:3 · BSB

When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

1A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.

3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

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