Proverbs 29:2

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

Esther 8:15

Now Mordecai went out from the king's presence in purple and white royal attire, with a large golden crown and a purple linen mantle. The city of Susa shouted with joy.

Proverbs 28:12

When the righteous rejoice, great is the glory, but when the wicked rise to power, people are sought out.

Proverbs 11:10

When the righteous do well, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there is joy.

Esther 3:15

The messengers scurried forth with the king's order. The edict was issued in Susa the citadel. While the king and Haman sat down to drink, the city of Susa was in an uproar!

Proverbs 28:28

When the wicked gain control, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.

Psalm 72:1-7

For Solomon. O God, grant the king the ability to make just decisions! Grant the king's son the ability to make fair decisions!

Ecclesiastes 10:5

I have seen another misfortune on the earth: It is an error a ruler makes.

Isaiah 32:1-2

Look, a king will promote fairness; officials will promote justice.

Jeremiah 23:5-6

"I, the Lord, promise that a new time will certainly come when I will raise up for them a righteous branch, a descendant of David. He will rule over them with wisdom and understanding and will do what is just and right in the land.

Matthew 2:3

When King Herod heard this he was alarmed, and all Jerusalem with him.

Matthew 2:16

When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, he became enraged. He sent men to kill all the children in Bethlehem and throughout the surrounding region from the age of two and under, according to the time he had learned from the wise men.

Revelation 11:15

Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, 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 for ever 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 the righteous do well, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there is joy.
Proverbs 28:12
When the righteous rejoice, great is the glory, but when the wicked rise to power, people are sought out.
Esther 8:15
Now Mordecai went out from the king's presence in purple and white royal attire, with a large golden crown and a purple linen mantle. The city of Susa shouted with joy.
Psalm 72:1
For Solomon. O God, grant the king the ability to make just decisions! Grant the king's son the ability to make fair decisions!
Isaiah 32:1
Look, a king will promote fairness; officials will promote justice.
Jeremiah 23:5
"I, the Lord, promise that a new time will certainly come when I will raise up for them a righteous branch, a descendant of David. He will rule over them with wisdom and understanding and will do what is just and right in the land.
Revelation 11:15
Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, 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 for ever and ever."

When the wicked

Esther 3:15
The messengers scurried forth with the king's order. The edict was issued in Susa the citadel. While the king and Haman sat down to drink, the city of Susa was in an uproar!
Ecclesiastes 10:5
I have seen another misfortune on the earth: It is an error a ruler makes.
Matthew 2:3
When King Herod heard this he was alarmed, and all Jerusalem with him.

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