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Webster's Bible Translation
Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
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Christian Standard Bible®
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,but when the wicked rule, people groan.
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,but when the wicked rule, people groan.
Hebrew Names Version
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; But when the wicked rule, the people groan.
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; But when the wicked rule, the people groan.
King James Version
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
English Standard Version
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
New American Standard Bible
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked person rules, people groan.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked person rules, people groan.
New Century Version
When good people do well, everyone is happy, but when evil people rule, everyone groans.
When good people do well, everyone is happy, but when evil people rule, everyone groans.
Amplified Bible
When the righteous are in authority and become great, the people rejoice; But when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.
When the righteous are in authority and become great, the people rejoice; But when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.
World English Bible
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; But when the wicked rule, the people groan.
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; But when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Geneva Bible (1587)
When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
Legacy Standard Bible
When the righteous increase, the people are glad,But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
When the righteous increase, the people are glad,But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
Berean Standard Bible
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Contemporary English Version
When justice rules a nation, everyone is glad; when injustice rules, everyone groans.
When justice rules a nation, everyone is glad; when injustice rules, everyone groans.
Complete Jewish Bible
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice; but when the wicked are in power, the people groan.
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice; but when the wicked are in power, the people groan.
Darby Translation
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
Easy-to-Read Version
When the rulers are good, the people are happy. When the rulers are evil, the people complain.
When the rulers are good, the people are happy. When the rulers are evil, the people complain.
George Lamsa Translation
When the righteous are many, the people increase; but when the wicked are in authority, the people groan.
When the righteous are many, the people increase; but when the wicked are in authority, the people groan.
Good News Translation
Show me a righteous ruler and I will show you a happy people. Show me a wicked ruler and I will show you a miserable people.
Show me a righteous ruler and I will show you a happy people. Show me a wicked ruler and I will show you a miserable people.
Lexham English Bible
When the righteous are numerous, the people will rejoice, but when the wicked are ruling, people will groan.
When the righteous are numerous, the people will rejoice, but when the wicked are ruling, people will groan.
Literal Translation
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people sigh.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people sigh.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Where ye rightuous haue the ouer hande, ye people are in prosperite: but where the vngodly beareth rule, there ye people mourne.
Where ye rightuous haue the ouer hande, ye people are in prosperite: but where the vngodly beareth rule, there ye people mourne.
American Standard Version
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
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.
When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
King James Version (1611)
When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourne.
When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourne.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
When the ryghteous are in aucthoritie the people do reioyce: but when the wicked beare rule, the people mourne.
When the ryghteous are in aucthoritie the people do reioyce: but when the wicked beare rule, the people mourne.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
Let thy neighbour, and not thine own mouth, praise thee; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
Let thy neighbour, and not thine own mouth, praise thee; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
English Revised Version
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice: but when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice: but when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
The comynalte schal be glad in the multipliyng of iust men; whanne wickid men han take prinshod, the puple schal weyle.
The comynalte schal be glad in the multipliyng of iust men; whanne wickid men han take prinshod, the puple schal weyle.
Update Bible Version
When the righteous have increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man bears rule, the people sigh.
When the righteous have increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man bears rule, the people sigh.
New English Translation
When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
New King James Version
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
New Living Translation
When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
New Life Bible
When those who are right with God rule, the people are glad, but when a sinful man rules, the people have sorrow.
When those who are right with God rule, the people are glad, but when a sinful man rules, the people have sorrow.
New Revised Standard
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
When the righteous become great, the people rejoice, but, when a lawless man beareth rule, a people sigh.
When the righteous become great, the people rejoice, but, when a lawless man beareth rule, a people sigh.
Douay-Rheims Bible
When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
Revised Standard Version
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
When the righteous are in authority, 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.
In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.
THE MESSAGE
When good people run things, everyone is glad, but when the ruler is bad, everyone groans.
When good people run things, everyone is glad, but when the ruler is bad, everyone groans.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
Contextual Overview
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the righteous: Proverbs 11:10, Proverbs 28:12, Proverbs 28:28, Esther 8:15, Psalms 72:1-7, Isaiah 32:1, Isaiah 32:2, Jeremiah 23:5, Jeremiah 23:6, Revelation 11:15
in authority: or, increased
when the wicked: Esther 3:15, Ecclesiastes 10:5, Matthew 2:3, Matthew 2:16
Reciprocal: 2 Kings 11:14 - all the people 2 Kings 11:20 - rejoiced 1 Chronicles 12:40 - there was joy 2 Chronicles 23:13 - all the people Job 29:11 - the ear Psalms 101:6 - Mine Proverbs 29:16 - the wicked Revelation 19:7 - be glad
Cross-References
Genesis 24:11
And he made his camels to kneel down without the city by a well of water, at the time of the evening, the time when women go out to draw [water]:
And he made his camels to kneel down without the city by a well of water, at the time of the evening, the time when women go out to draw [water]:
Genesis 24:13
Behold, I stand [here] by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:
Behold, I stand [here] by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:
Genesis 29:6
And he said to them, [Is] he well? And they said, [He is] well: and behold, Rachel his daughter cometh with the sheep.
And he said to them, [Is] he well? And they said, [He is] well: and behold, Rachel his daughter cometh with the sheep.
Genesis 29:7
And he said, Lo, [it is] yet high day, neither [is it] time that the cattle should be collected: water ye the sheep, and go [and] feed [them].
And he said, Lo, [it is] yet high day, neither [is it] time that the cattle should be collected: water ye the sheep, and go [and] feed [them].
Genesis 29:15
And Laban said to Jacob, Because thou [art] my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for naught? tell me, what [shall] thy wages [be]?
And Laban said to Jacob, Because thou [art] my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for naught? tell me, what [shall] thy wages [be]?
Genesis 29:16
And Laban had two daughters: the name of the elder [was] Leah, and the name of the younger [was] Rachel.
And Laban had two daughters: the name of the elder [was] Leah, and the name of the younger [was] Rachel.
Psalms 23:2
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
Isaiah 49:10
They shall not hunger nor thirst, neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.
They shall not hunger nor thirst, neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.
John 4:6
Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore being wearied with [his] journey, sat thus on the well: [and] it was about the sixth hour.
Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore being wearied with [his] journey, sat thus on the well: [and] it was about the sixth hour.
John 4:14
But whoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him, shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him, shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
But whoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him, shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him, shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
When the righteous are in authority,.... Or "are increased" g; either in number or in riches, or in power and dominion; are set in high places, and have the exercise of civil government and the execution of the laws in their hands; for the protection of good men in their civil and religious privileges, and for the punishment of evil men; for the encouraging of all that is good, and for the discouraging of everything that is bad;
the people rejoice; the whole body of the people, because of the public good; a state is happy under such an administration; everyone feels and enjoys the advantage of it; see 1 Kings 4:20;
but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn; or "groan" h, or "will groan", under their tyranny and oppression, and because of the sad state of things; the number of good men is lessened, being cut off, or obliged to flee; wicked men and wickedness are encouraged and promoted; heavy taxes are laid upon them, and exorbitant demands made and cruelty, injustice, and arbitrary power exercised; and no man's person and property safe; see Proverbs 10:11.
g ברבות "cum augentur", Junius Tremellius "cum multiplicati fuerit, vel multiplicantur", Vatablus, Baynus, Cocceius, Michaelis; "in multiplicari justos", Montanus. h יאנח "gemet", Pagninus, Montanus, V. L. "gemit", Michaelis; "ingemiscit", Schultens; so the Tugurine version, Mercerus; "suspirat", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, Cocceius.
