Proverbs 29:2

NASB

Proverbs 29:2

Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
But when a wicked man rules, people groan.

King James Version

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

Holman Bible

When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, people groan.

International Standard Version

As the righteous grow powerful, people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, people groan.

A Conservative Version

When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man bears rule, the people sigh.

American Standard Version

When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

Amplified

When the righteous are in authority and become great, the people rejoice;
But when the wicked man rules, the people groan and 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.

Darby Translation

When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

Julia Smith Translation

In the increasing of the just the people will rejoice: and in the ruling of the unjust one the people will groan.

King James 2000

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn.

Lexham Expanded Bible

When the righteous are numerous, the people will rejoice, but when the wicked are ruling, people will groan.

Modern King James verseion

When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Where the righteous have the over hand, the people are in prosperity; but where the ungodly beareth rule, there the people mourn.

NET Bible

When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.

New Heart English Bible

When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

The Emphasized Bible

When the righteous become great, the people rejoice, but, when a lawless man beareth rule, a people sigh.

Webster

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.

Youngs Literal Translation

In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.

Themes

Government » The time when the wicked rule

Government » The time when the righteous rule

Mourning » When people mourn

Rejoice » When people rejoice

Topics

Rejoicing Over Justice

Leaders

Interlinear

English(KJV)

Strong's

Root Form

Definition

Usage

When the righteous

H6662

צדּיק
Tsaddiyq

righteous, just, righteous man, lawful

Usage: 206

are in authority

H7235

רבה
Rabah

multiply, increase, much, many, more, great, long, store, exceedingly, greater, abundance,

Usage: 224

the people

H5971
H5971

עם
`am
עם
`am

people, nation, people , folk, Ammi, men, each
people, nation, people , folk, Ammi, men, each

Usage: 1867
Usage: 1867

rejoice

H8055

שׂמח
Samach

rejoice, glad, joy, joyful, merry,

Usage: 155

but when the wicked

H7563

רשׁע
Rasha`

wicked, ungodly, wicked man,

Usage: 263

beareth rule

H4910

משׁל
Mashal

rule, ruler, reign, dominion, governor, ruled over, power, indeed

Usage: 81

Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 29:2

Verse Info

Bible Rank: 17257
Proverbs Rank: 496
7 Topics
4 Themes
12 Cross References
2 Readings
Interlinear

Context Readings

¹ A man who hardens his neck after much reproof
Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.
² When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
³ A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad,
But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.

Cross References

Esther 8:15

Then Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal robes of blue and white, with a large crown of gold and a garment of fine linen and purple; and the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced.

Proverbs 28:12

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory,
But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

Proverbs 11:10

When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices,
And when the wicked perish, there is joyful shouting.

Esther 3:15

The couriers went out impelled by the king’s command while the decree was issued at the citadel in Susa; and while the king and Haman sat down to drink, the city of Susa was in confusion.

Proverbs 28:28

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
But when they perish, the righteous increase.

Psalm 72:1-7

A Psalm of Solomon.
Give the king Your judgments, O God,
And Your righteousness to the king’s son.

Ecclesiastes 10:5

There is an evil I have seen under the sun, like an error which goes forth from the ruler—

Isaiah 32:1-2

Behold, a king will reign righteously
And princes will rule justly.

Jeremiah 23:5-6

“Behold, the days are coming,” declares the Lord,
“When I will raise up for David a righteous Branch;
And He will reign as king and act wisely
And do justice and righteousness in the land.

Matthew 2:3

When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

Matthew 2:16

Then when Herod saw that he had been tricked by the magi, he became very enraged, and sent and slew all the male children who were in Bethlehem and all its vicinity, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had determined from the magi.

Revelation 11:15

Then the seventh angel sounded; and there were loud voices in heaven, saying,“The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ; and He will reign forever and ever.”

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