Proverbs 29:2

Modern King James Version

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

Cross References

Esther 3:15

The posts went out, being hurried by the king's command, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city Shushan was perplexed.

Esther 8:15

And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal clothing of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple. And the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad.

Job 34:30

from the reigning of ungodly men, from being snares for the people.

Proverbs 11:10

When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices; and when the wicked are destroyed, there is singing.

Proverbs 28:12

When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

Proverbs 28:15

Like a roaring lion and a ranging bear, so is a wicked ruler over the helpless people.

Proverbs 28:28

When the wicked rise, a man hides himself, but when they perish, the righteous increase.

Ecclesiastes 10:5

There is an evil I have seen under the sun, like a sin which comes from a ruler's presence;

Ecclesiastes 10:6

foolishness is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.

Ecclesiastes 4:1

So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun. And behold the tears of the oppressed ones, and they had no comforter! And on the side of those who oppressed them there was power, but they had no comforter.

Matthew 2:16

Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked by the wise men, was greatly enraged. And he sent and killed all the boys in Bethlehem, and in all its districts, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had carefully inquired of the wise men.

Matthew 2:3

But when Herod the king heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

Revelation 11:15

And the seventh angel sounded. And there were great voices in Heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of His Christ. And He will reign forever and ever.