Proverbs 29:2

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

Esther 8:15

And, Mordecai, went forth from the presence of the king, in royal apparel, of blue and white, with a large diadem of gold, and a mantle of fine linen and purple, - and, the city Shusan, was bright and joyful.

Proverbs 28:12

In the exulting of the righteous, there is great glorying, but, when the lawless arise, a man must be sought for.

Proverbs 11:10

When it is, well with the righteous, the city, exulteth, When the lawless perish, there is a shout of triumph.

Esther 3:15

The runners, went forth, urged on by the word of the king, and, the edict, was given in Shusan the palace, - and, the king and Haman, sat down to drink, but, the city of Shusan, was perplexed.

Proverbs 28:28

When lawless men rise, a common man will hide himself, but, when they perish, righteous men multiply.

Psalm 72:1-7

O God! thy justice, give, unto the king, And thy righteousness, unto the son of a king;

Ecclesiastes 10:5

Here was a misfortune I had seen under the sun, - a veritable mistake that was going forth from the presence of one who had power:

Isaiah 32:1-2

Lo! in righteousness, shall reign a king, Yea even princes, with equity, shall bear rule.

Jeremiah 23:5-6

Lo! days are coming, Declareth Yahweh, when I will raise up to David A righteous Bud, And he shall reign as king, and prosper, And shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.

Matthew 2:3

But, when King Herod heard, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him;

Matthew 2:16

Then Herod, seeing that he had been mocked by the wise men, was exceedingly enraged, - and sent and slew all the male children that were in Bethlehem, and in all its bounds, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had ascertained from the wise men.

Revelation 11:15

And, the seventh messenger, sounded; and there came to be loud voices in heaven, saying - The kingdom of the world, hath become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign unto the ages of ages.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

The righteous

Proverbs 11:10
When it is, well with the righteous, the city, exulteth, When the lawless perish, there is a shout of triumph.
Proverbs 28:12
In the exulting of the righteous, there is great glorying, but, when the lawless arise, a man must be sought for.
Esther 8:15
And, Mordecai, went forth from the presence of the king, in royal apparel, of blue and white, with a large diadem of gold, and a mantle of fine linen and purple, - and, the city Shusan, was bright and joyful.
Psalm 72:1
O God! thy justice, give, unto the king, And thy righteousness, unto the son of a king;
Isaiah 32:1
Lo! in righteousness, shall reign a king, Yea even princes, with equity, shall bear rule.
Jeremiah 23:5
Lo! days are coming, Declareth Yahweh, when I will raise up to David A righteous Bud, And he shall reign as king, and prosper, And shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.
Revelation 11:15
And, the seventh messenger, sounded; and there came to be loud voices in heaven, saying - The kingdom of the world, hath become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign unto the ages of ages.

When the wicked

Esther 3:15
The runners, went forth, urged on by the word of the king, and, the edict, was given in Shusan the palace, - and, the king and Haman, sat down to drink, but, the city of Shusan, was perplexed.
Ecclesiastes 10:5
Here was a misfortune I had seen under the sun, - a veritable mistake that was going forth from the presence of one who had power:
Matthew 2:3
But, when King Herod heard, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him;