Proverbs 29:2

Hebrew
ESV
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
NIV
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
NLT
When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
LXX
KJV
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

Proverbs 29:1 ← Proverbs 29:2 → Proverbs 29:3

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