Proverbs 29:2

The Flourishing of the Righteous

1A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery. 2When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

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Berean Standard Bible
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
American Standard Version (1901)
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.
Douay-Rheims 1899
When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
Free Bible Version
When good people are in charge, everybody celebrates; but when the wicked rule, everybody groans.
Geneva Bible 1599
When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
King James (Authorized) Version
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
One Unity Resource Bible
When the upright thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Translation for Translators
When righteous people are rulers, people are happy, but when wicked people rule, people ◄groan/are miserable►.
Unlocked Literal Bible
When righteous people increase, the people rejoice, but when a wicked person is the ruler, the people sigh.
Noah Webster Bible
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
World English Bible
When the righteous thrive, 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.