Bible in Basic English
"When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people."
— Proverbs 29:2, Bible in Basic English
“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.”
“When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh. ”
“When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.”
“When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.”
“When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.”
“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.”
A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.
When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.
A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.
A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.
A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps.