Proverbs 29:2
King James Version (KJV)
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
American Standard Version (ASV)
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
World English Bible (WEB)
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Proverbs 29:2 Cross References
And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad.
Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son.
He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment.
The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness.
He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.
They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations.
He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth.
In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.
Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.
