Proverbs 29:2

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

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.”

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 goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices,
And when the wicked perish, there is joyful shouting.
Proverbs 28:12
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory,
But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
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.
Psalm 72:1
A Psalm of Solomon.
Give the king Your judgments, O God,
And Your righteousness to the king’s son.
Isaiah 32:1
Behold, a king will reign righteously
And princes will rule justly.
Jeremiah 23:5
“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.
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.”

When the wicked

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.
Ecclesiastes 10:5
There is an evil I have seen under the sun, like an error which goes forth from the ruler—
Matthew 2:3
When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

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