Proverbs 29:2
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When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Proverbs 29:2
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
- American Standard Version (1901)
When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.
- Basic English Bible
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
- Darby Bible
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
- Webster's Bible
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
- World English Bible
In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.
- Youngs Literal Bible
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
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