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Proverbs 29:2

New Living Translation

2 When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.

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American Standard Version

When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

Christian Standard Bible

When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, people groan.

English Standard Version

When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

King James Version

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

New American Standard Bible

When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked person rules, people groan.

New International Version

When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.

New King James Version

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.

World English Bible

When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.