Proverbs 29:2

New International Reader's Version

When those who do right grow stronger, the people are glad. But when those who do wrong become rulers, the people groan.

Cross References

Esther 3:15

The king commanded the messengers to go out. So they did. The order was sent out from the fort of Susa. Then the king and Haman sat down to drink wine. But the people in the city were bewildered.

Esther 8:15

Mordecai left the king and went on his way. Mordecai was wearing royal clothes when he went. They were blue and white. He was also wearing a large gold crown. And he was wearing a purple coat. It was made out of fine linen. The city of Susa celebrated with great joy.

Job 34:30

He keeps those who are ungodly from ruling. He keeps them from laying traps for others.

Proverbs 11:10

When those who do right succeed, their city is glad. When those who do wrong die, people shout for joy.

Proverbs 28:12

When godly people win, everyone is very happy. But when sinners take charge, everyone hides.

Proverbs 28:15

An evil person who rules over helpless people is like a roaring lion or an angry bear.

Proverbs 28:28

When those who are evil take charge, other people hide. But when those who are evil die, godly people grow stronger.

Ecclesiastes 10:5

Here’s something evil I’ve seen on this earth. And it’s the kind of mistake that rulers make.

Ecclesiastes 10:6

Foolish people are given many important jobs. Rich people are given unimportant ones.

Ecclesiastes 4:1

I looked and saw how much people were suffering on this earth. I saw the tears of those who are suffering. They don’t have anyone to comfort them. Power is on the side of those who treat them badly. Those who are suffering don’t have anyone to comfort them.

Matthew 2:16

Herod realized that the Wise Men had tricked him. So he became very angry. He gave orders about Bethlehem and the area around it. He ordered all the boys two years old and under to be killed. This agreed with the time when the Wise Men had seen the star.

Matthew 2:3

When King Herod heard about it, he was very upset. Everyone in Jerusalem was troubled too.

Revelation 11:15

The seventh angel blew his trumpet. There were loud voices in heaven. They said, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah. He will rule for ever and ever.”