Proverbs 29:2 - American Standard Version (1901)2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17692 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: But when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition2 When the [uncompromisingly] righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh. See the chapterCommon English Bible2 When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice, but when the wicked dominate, the people moan. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version2 When just men are multiplied, the common people shall rejoice. When the impious take up the leadership, the people shall mourn. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version2 When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn. See the chapter |