Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
In other versions
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
ASV
When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.
BBE
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
DBY
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; But when the wicked rule, the people groan.
WEB
In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.
YLT
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn.
ENG
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
WBT
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
BSB
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.