Proverbs 29:2

When the righteous increase the people rejoice. When the wicked rule the people mourn.

Esther 8:15

Mordecai went out from before the king, dressed in king-like robes of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold and clothing of purple and the best linen. The entire town of Shushan gave loud cries of joy.

Proverbs 28:12

When righteous people rejoice, there is great glory, but when wicked people rise, people hide themselves.

Proverbs 11:10

The city rejoices when all goes well with the righteous. There is joyful shouting when the wicked perish.

Esther 3:15

The runners went out quickly with the king's order. A public statement was made in Shushan. The king and Haman took wine together, but the town of Shushan was troubled.

Proverbs 28:28

When the wicked rise people hide, but when they die, the righteous increase.

Psalm 72:1-7

([Prayers of David]) O God, give the king your justice. Give your righteousness to the royal son.

Ecclesiastes 10:5

There is an evil that I have seen under the sun. It is like an error that proceeds from the ruler.

Isaiah 32:1-2

Some day there will be a king who rules with integrity, and national leaders who govern with righteousness. Princes will rule for the sake of justice.

Jeremiah 23:5-6

The days are coming, declares Jehovah, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch. He will reign as king and act wisely and do justice and righteousness in the land.

Matthew 2:3

King Herod was troubled when he heard this. Jerusalem was also troubled.

Matthew 2:16

Herod saw that the astrologers tricked him and he was furious. He sent soldiers to kill all the boys two years old and younger in or near Bethlehem. This matched the time he learned from the astrologers.

Revelation 11:15

The seventh angel blew his trumpet. There were great voices in heaven, saying: The kingdom of the world has become our God's, and his Christ will rule as king 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
The city rejoices when all goes well with the righteous. There is joyful shouting when the wicked perish.
Proverbs 28:12
When righteous people rejoice, there is great glory, but when wicked people rise, people hide themselves.
Esther 8:15
Mordecai went out from before the king, dressed in king-like robes of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold and clothing of purple and the best linen. The entire town of Shushan gave loud cries of joy.
Psalm 72:1
([Prayers of David]) O God, give the king your justice. Give your righteousness to the royal son.
Isaiah 32:1
Some day there will be a king who rules with integrity, and national leaders who govern with righteousness. Princes will rule for the sake of justice.
Jeremiah 23:5
The days are coming, declares Jehovah, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch. He will reign as king and act wisely and do justice and righteousness in the land.
Revelation 11:15
The seventh angel blew his trumpet. There were great voices in heaven, saying: The kingdom of the world has become our God's, and his Christ will rule as king forever and ever.

When the wicked

Esther 3:15
The runners went out quickly with the king's order. A public statement was made in Shushan. The king and Haman took wine together, but the town of Shushan was troubled.
Ecclesiastes 10:5
There is an evil that I have seen under the sun. It is like an error that proceeds from the ruler.
Matthew 2:3
King Herod was troubled when he heard this. Jerusalem was also troubled.