Proverbs 29:2
Proverbs 29:2 The Message (MSG)
When good people run things, everyone is glad, but when the ruler is bad, everyone groans.
Proverbs 29:2 King James Version (KJV)
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: But when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
Proverbs 29:2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
Proverbs 29:2 New Century Version (NCV)
When good people do well, everyone is happy, but when evil people rule, everyone groans.
Proverbs 29:2 American Standard Version (ASV)
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Proverbs 29:2 New International Version (Anglicised) (NIVUK)
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Proverbs 29:2 New King James Version (NKJV)
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
Proverbs 29:2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
When the righteous are in authority and become great, the people rejoice; But when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.
Proverbs 29:2 New Living Translation (NLT)
When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.