2When 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.

Proverbs 29:2 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

29:2When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

29:2When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

29:2When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:2When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

29:2When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice: but when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

29:2In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn.