Proverbs 29:2
“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 Proverbs 29:2 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Wenn die Gerechten sich mehren, freut sich das Volk; wenn aber ein Gesetzloser herrscht, seufzt ein Volk.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
Cuando los justos dominan, el pueblo se alegra: mas cuando domina el impío, el pueblo gime.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
Quando os justos se engrandecem, o povo se alegra; mas quando o perverso domina, o povo geme.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
Quando os justos se multiplicam, o povo se alegra, mas quando um ímpio é o governante, o povo suspira.
📖 Proverbs 29:2 in Context
1He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
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