World English Bible
"When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan."
— Proverbs 29:2, World English Bible
“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 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.”
“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.”
He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.