Proverbs 29:2

Proverbs 29:2 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

2When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;

when the wicked rule, the people groan.

2When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,

But when a wicked person rules, people groan.

2When the righteous are in authority and become great, the people rejoice;

But when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.

2When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,

but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

2When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice;

But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

2When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.

2When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;

but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

2When those who do right grow stronger, the people are glad.

But when those who do wrong become rulers, the people groan.

2When righteous people are doing well,

everyone is happy.

But when wicked people rule,

everyone is sad.

2In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, || And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.