King James Version with Apocrypha
"When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn."
— Proverbs 29:2, King James Version with Apocrypha
“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 upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.”
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.